IT Project Manager Consultant – 11037HS

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an IT Project Manager Consultant in Bristol offering a salary of £40k - £50k per year. The role involves managing high-profile defence and security programmes while working closely with government and international clients. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience and relevant certifications, complemented by a military background or experience in the defence sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with relevant professional certification.
• Experience in the defence sector or military background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end project and programme management services.
• Work closely with government bodies and international institutions.
• Support teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments.

Skills

Project Management

Programme Management

Portfolio Management

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree Level Education

ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP

Job description

11037HS
£40k – 50k per year

IT Project Manager Consultant – Perm – Bristol

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Location: Bristol

Full Time, 5 days on site

My client, a leading consultancy operating at the forefront of innovation in the defence and security sector, is looking for talented and experienced Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management (P3M) Consultants to join our P3M team of experts based in Bristol.

If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to work on high-profile defence programmes, then this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

As a P3M Consultant (Project Manager), you will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end project and programme management services to our clients. You will work closely with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors, leading and supporting transformational change, major acquisition, technology insertion, and in-service support projects. You will support customers in delivering key outputs and capabilities to an agreed baseline.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential:

• Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP)
• Experience of working in the defence sector or a military background
• Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments
• Experience of assisting the Bid Winning process and practice such as PQQ/ITT/ITN
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads under pressure
• Ability to travel to client sites across the UK as required (Predominantly South and South-West Regions)

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
• Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access
• Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting employment with the company
• To gain SC clearance, you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency

Due to the volume of applications received, it will not be possible to respond to all applications. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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