Project Management Consultant - Defence - SC Cleared / Eligible

MIGSO-PCUBED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Learning & Development

Personalised Career Coaching

APM Qualifications

Private Medical Insurance

RIDE2WORK Scheme

Exciting Company Events

Discounted Gym Membership

Retail Discounts

Job summary

MIGSO-PCUBED in Manchester is seeking a Project Management Consultant for the Defence sector who is SC cleared or eligible. You will lead engineering and aerospace initiatives, develop schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and procurement.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to delivery in a fast-growing consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Programme Manager or PMO professional.
• Experience within Defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or another complex technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, tools and methodologies.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to work with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering and aerospace projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and other business functions.
• Monitor project progress, performance, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Identify potential delivery risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Manage project governance, reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and progress reviews.
• Provide clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and the implementation of project management best practices.
• Build strong relationships with clients and become a trusted project management partner.
• Contribute to the wider MIGSO-PCUBED consulting community through knowledge sharing and best-practice development.

Skills

Project management

Defence sector

Aerospace/engineering

Stakeholder management

PMO experience

Risk & governance

Job description

Project Management Consultant - Defence - SC Cleared / Eligible

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe great ideas come from everywhere. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse community, which strengthens our ability to support clients. As a fast-growing organization, we value our people as our greatest asset and are committed to providing extensive learning and development opportunities to empower their growth alongside our ambitious goals.

We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, inclusiveness is instinctive, and EDI is central to our values. With passion, we raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and empower everyone to contribute.

At MIGSO-PCUBED, our mission is to deliver key projects for leading brands in sectors like Aeronautics, Defence, Automotive, Financial Services, Energy, and Government Organisations. Working with us means impacting top global companies and gaining diverse consultancy experience, enhancing your competitiveness across many fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering and aerospace projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and other business functions.
• Monitor project progress, performance, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Identify potential delivery risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Manage project governance, reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and progress reviews.
• Provide clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and the implementation of project management best practices.
• Build strong relationships with clients and become a trusted project management partner.
• Contribute to the wider MIGSO-PCUBED consulting community through knowledge sharing and best-practice development.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

The successful candidate will have a combination of the below attributes – this is not a check list:

• Experience working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Programme Manager or PMO professional.
• Experience within Defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or another complex technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, tools and methodologies.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to work with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Our Key Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning & Development: Access to customised programs designed to support your professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Personalised Career Coaching: Receive one-on-one guidance to help you navigate and advance your career path.
• APM Qualifications: Gain industry-recognised project management certifications with full support from our training programs.
• Private Medical Insurance: Enjoy comprehensive coverage that includes optical, dental, and hearing care for you and your family.
• RIDE2WORK Scheme: Save on commuting costs and promote a healthier lifestyle with our cycle-to-work initiative.
• Exciting Company Events: Participate exclusive events across the UK, fostering team spirit and networking opportunities.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to discounted gym memberships.
• Retail Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive offers from a wide range of top retail stores.

MIGSO-PCUBED is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to employ a workforce which reflects the diverse community at large.

Please note that MIGSO-PCUBED:

• Does not extend unsolicited employment offers; offers are only extended after a thorough interview process.
• Does not charge (including through its external recruitment agency partners) prospective employees in any country any fees during the recruitment process.
• Will only contact you by email using an migso-pcubed.com domain.