IT Project Manager in Farnborough

Energy Jobline ZR; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Farnborough is looking for an IT Project Manager for an 18-month FTC. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills to oversee medium to large-scale IT projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience and be familiar with project management methodologies. The position offers hybrid working opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme up to 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance up to 10x salary

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a project management focused role.
• Strong familiarity with project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop full‑scale project plans and timelines.
• Direct and manage project development from start to finish.
• Provide subject-matter experience in managing infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Project

Agile/Scrum Framework

Education

APMP Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Prince 2 Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the trusted disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of security.

Job Title

IT Project Manager (18‑month FTC)

Job Location

Farnborough, UK

About This Opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide. The Global Technology and Business Solutions department (EMEA region) functions as a high‑performance hub that delivers core IT capabilities across our organisation. We focus on measurable outcomes, leveraging standardised processes, data‑driven decision making and customer‑centric delivery to support innovation and growth.

Role Summary

In this role, you will be expected to have the leadership and project management skills required to lead medium to large‑scale infrastructure, applications, and security projects consisting of IT and functional business area resources located around the world. You will direct, inspire and guide teams to successful execution. You will also understand and apply advanced processes and methods used to support the project management methodology lifecycle in an IT organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop full‑scale project plans, timelines and associated communication documents to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Direct and manage project development from initiating to closing through management of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risks, changes, and issues.
• Provide subject‑matter experience in managing infrastructure, network, security, and firewall projects.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Initiate and oversee all aspects of vendor management including the development of the Statement of Work and all aspects of communications and delivery.
• Help facilitate portfolio management process working with management and business to understand project priority, resourcing and planning.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and encourage project team members and contractors and influence them to take proactive action and accountability for their assigned work.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a project management focused role.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and/or Project Online.
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with experience of managing relationships at all levels of the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are customer oriented.
• APMP Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or Prince 2 Practitioner.
• Familiarity with PMI’s Project Management Methodology, Software Development Lifecycle, and Agile/Scrum Framework.

Benefits

• Hybrid working where possible, three days onsite per week.
• Flexible or part‑time working arrangements considered upon request.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x).
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary).

Important to Know

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK right to work and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

EEO Statement

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or belief.

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