DV - PMO

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 129,150; Part time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a PMO contractor in Basingstoke who holds active DV clearance. The role involves supporting day-to-day project management, governance, and financial tracking within Defence & National Security projects.

You will develop plans, manage schedules, coordinate activities, and maintain robust RAID and change control processes. Successful candidates will engage with delivery teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver outputs on time, cost and quality, preparing regular

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects in Defence & National Security environments.
• Proficient with RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management.
• Ability to manage cost reporting, forecasting and financial controls.
• Experience with change control processes and governance mechanisms.
• Strong liaison with delivery teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely information.
• Ability to prepare and update regular project reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day management of assigned projects or workstreams.
• Assist with development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring actions are tracked and completed on time.
• Support delivery of outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Prepare and update regular project reports, dashboards and status updates.
• Support RAID management with accurate logs.
• Assist with change control activities per governance processes.
• Support audit and assurance by ensuring evidence is complete and traceable.
• Liaise with delivery teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support timely information flow.
• Assist with project financial tracking including cost reporting and forecasting.
• Support contract and supplier administration activities where applicable.
• Ensure financial data is reflected in project systems and reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial tracking

RAID management

Change control

Reporting

Governance

Contract & supplier administration

Job description

Role: PMO Must Have Active DV clearance

Target Start Date: ASAP

Recruitment Type: Contractor

Rate: Inside IR35

Location of role : Basingstoke

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Your role will involve

With your rich experience in managing projects - preferably within the Defence & National Security sector you know how to stand your ground dealing with complex environments and challenging stakeholders. You have a great way of bringing people and responsibilities together and are fully aware of the impact of these projects on the clients organisation. You will ensure that your financial management is in order, your scope management is adequate and all stakeholders as well as project related risks are also managed effectively by you.

• Support the Project Manager in the day‑to‑day management of assigned projects or workstreams.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring actions are tracked and completed on time.
• Support delivery of agreed outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Prepare and update regular project reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Support RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management, ensuring logs are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with change control activities, ensuring changes are recorded, assessed, and approved in line with governance processes.
• Support audit and assurance activities by ensuring evidence and artefacts are complete and traceable
• Liaise with delivery teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support timely information flow.
• Assist with project financial tracking, including cost reporting and forecasting
• Support contract and supplier administration activities where applicable.
• Ensure financial data is accurately reflected in project systems and reports

Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.