Hybrid Senior Project Manager – Mission Systems (Defence)

Rowden; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowden, based in Bristol, is seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Project Manager to lead a complex systems integration programme. You will own day-to-day delivery, governance and commercial aspects, working across executive sponsors, engineering teams and third parties to drive milestones and value.

The role requires proactivity, comfort in ambiguous environments, and the ability to translate high-level outcomes into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record delivering complex technology or systems integration projects.
• Experience leading multi-year, multi-million pound programmes.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments with formal governance.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day delivery of a complex systems integration project against milestones and budgets.
• Govern commercial scope and manage the project’s contractual landscape.
• Translate outcomes into actionable delivery plans and dependencies.
• Drive alignment across business, engineering and vendors.
• Establish and maintain project governance and risk management.
• Provide concise reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Escalate issues at the right time and support decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Systems integration

Defence sector experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Rowden, based in Bristol, is seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Project Manager to lead a complex systems integration programme. You will own day-to-day delivery, governance and commercial aspects, working across executive sponsors, engineering teams and third parties to drive milestones and value.

The role requires proactivity, comfort in ambiguous environments, and the ability to translate high-level outcomes into actionable plans.