National Security Project Manager – Multi-Team Delivery

Sanderson Government & Defence

Manchester

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence in Central Manchester seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver national security programmes. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex schedules, and ensuring safety, cost and quality commitments.

SAP usage and robust reporting are central to daily activities. You will experience a structured project lifecycle with rotation across the portfolio, excellent exposure to programme controls, and potential for career development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in national security, defence or a highly regulated industry.
  • Experience coordinating multiple projects to meet schedules, budgets and quality.
  • Understanding of project lifecycle management and structured delivery frameworks.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and SAP.
  • Working towards or holding a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, IMA, or a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities through the full project lifecycle to meet safety, cost, quality and schedule requirements.
  • Process orders via SAP and oversee end-to-end supply chain activities to meet targets.
  • Plan and monitor contractual deliverables with stakeholders for timely execution.
  • Identify schedule risks and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery.
  • Produce performance reports and support review meetings with clear actions.

Skills

National security
Multiple projects coordination
Project lifecycle
Microsoft Office
PM qualification pursuit

Education

PRINCE2/APM/IMA qualification

Tools

SAP
Excel

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence in Central Manchester seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver national security programmes. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex schedules, and ensuring safety, cost and quality commitments.

SAP usage and robust reporting are central to daily activities. You will experience a structured project lifecycle with rotation across the portfolio, excellent exposure to programme controls, and potential for career development.

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