IT Project Manager (Defence)

Positiv+ Cohort; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Positiv+ Cohort is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead high-profile defence sector projects, guiding them from strategic planning through delivery. The candidate will manage budgets, schedules and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates have PM qualifications (PRINCE2/APM/AGILE) and experience with NEC contracts, plus a degree in a relevant field. Defence/Infrastructure project experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with relatable experience.
• Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2/APM PMQ/AGILE) required or advantageous.
• Experience with UK Government organisations, Defence, or infrastructure projects is beneficial.
• Experience with NEC contracts would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on capital delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop small to medium projects or work streams within larger programmes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and control of project budgets.
• Manage project schedules and time elements to deliver outcomes.
• Lead internal and external stakeholders using formal management methods.
• Formulate business cases detailing objectives, costs and benefits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant project management skillsets.
• Build long-term trusted advisor relationships with clients.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Schedule management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

PRINCE2/APM PMQ/AGILE PMQ certification

Job description

We are looking for highly skilled and experienced ITProject Managersto help us assist our clients deliver high profile projects across the Defence Sector.

As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering highly complex projects and programmes.

Key deliverables:

• Managing and developing small to medium projects or work streams as part of larger projects to deliver the required outcomes.
• Manage the commercial aspects of projects; you will have experience in monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets.
• Managing project schedule and controlling the time elements of projects
• Managing internal and external Stakeholders in a project environment; use stakeholder management methods and techniques to manage risk and dependencies.
• Project Business Case formulation detailing project’s objectives, costs and benefits demonstrating to stakeholders of its value.
• Demonstrating knowledge and experience of relevant project management skillsets.
• Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience of working with UK Government organisations would be beneficial, particularly Defence.
• Experience of project management and/or programme management, adding value at the initial strategic planning phase all the way into implementation and delivery in the context of Defence and /or Infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience managing NEC contracts would be highly advantageous.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on capital delivery projects.

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject with relatable experience
• Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2/APM PMQ/AGILE)

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that impact national security.
• A supportive environment fostering professional growth and development.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in IT field.