IT Project Manager (Defence)

Positiv Cohort; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking skilled IT Project Managers to oversee high-profile projects in the Defence Sector. In this role, you will manage complex projects, relationships with stakeholders, and ensure successful budget management, contributing to mission-critical outcomes. The position requires relevant qualifications and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on mission-critical projects impacting national security.

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in the IT field.

Supportive environment fostering professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with UK Government organisations is beneficial.
• Experience managing NEC contracts is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing small to medium projects or work streams.
• Formulating project business cases detailing objectives, costs, and benefits.
• Managing the commercial aspects of projects, including budgeting.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Project Scheduling

Budget Forecasting

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, Agile)

Job description

We are looking for highly skilled and experienced IT Project Managers to help us assist our clients in delivering high-profile projects across the Defence Sector.

As a member of our growing team, you will work to make a difference with our clients by 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.
• Managing the commercial aspects of projects, including monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets.
• Managing project schedules and controlling the time elements of projects.
• Managing internal and external stakeholders using stakeholder management methods to manage risk and dependencies.
• Formulating project business cases detailing objectives, costs, and benefits to demonstrate value to stakeholders.
• Applying relevant project management skills and knowledge.
• Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with clients.

Desired Experience:

• Experience working with UK Government organisations, particularly Defence, is beneficial.
• Experience in project and/or programme management, adding value from strategic planning to implementation and delivery in Defence and Infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing NEC contracts is highly advantageous.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and advisors on capital delivery projects.

Essential:

• Degree 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 impacting national security.
• A supportive environment fostering professional growth and development.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in the IT field.