IT Project Manager

Babcock International; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company in the UK is seeking an IT Project Manager. The successful candidate will lead IT projects to support national security and defense initiatives. Requirements include proven experience in project management, strong understanding of ALM processes, and certifications like Scrum Master or PRINCE2. This full-time role offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Volunteering leave (Be Kind Day)

Qualifications

• Experience managing software application projects using structured methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
• Must be a sole UK national with eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects.
• Adjust plans to meet evolving business needs.
• Ensure through-life support in new business system solutions.

Skills

Leadership in IT projects

Understanding of ALM process

Managing in-house and third-party teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Project milestone tracking

Education

Certified Scrum Master or equivalent

Project Management certification (PRINCE2, APM)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

As an IT Project Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of delivering innovative technology solutions that support critical defence, aerospace, and engineering operations across the UK. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects that help protect communities and enable national security, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, future-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of IT projects across all Babcock sectors
• Track key project milestones and adjust plans to meet evolving business needs
• Maintain full project documentation in line with Babcock's IT Project Management Process
• Coordinate communication across stakeholders to manage scope, budget, risk, and resources
• Ensure through-life support is embedded in all new business system solutions
• This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times between 07:30 and 18:00. Your contractual location will be the closest Babcock hub to your home and occasional travel to other sites, including overnight stays will be required
• Proven experience managing software application projects using structured methodologies
• Strong understanding of the Applications Lifecycle Management (ALM) process
• Experience managing both in-house development teams and third-party suppliers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project (Project Server preferred)
• Track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget in complex environments

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master, Agile certified or equivalent
• Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
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