Project Manager

Capgemini; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and business transformation partner is seeking an Engagement Manager to steer complex Defence Engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of project management experience and the ability to deliver successful outcomes in Defence. Responsibilities include overseeing project planning and client engagement, requiring SC Clearance and Sole British National status. The company promotes diversity and inclusive culture, with opportunities for career acceleration.

Benefits

Open access to digital learning platforms

Active employee networks

Award winning career acceleration programs

Diversity and inclusion standards

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of project and programme management experience.
• Experience in Defence Engineering Development Projects.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver small engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, forecasting, and profitability.
• Engage with clients to ensure satisfaction and alignment.
• Drive continuous process improvement and quality control.
• Allocate resources and manage risks during project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Financial Management

Operational Excellence

Risk Management

Job description

Your Role

Location: Bath
Hybrid: 2 days per week in office
Due to the nature of the projects you\'ll be working on, you must be eligible for, or hold, SC Clearance and be a Sole British National.

Are you a driven leader with a track record of steering complex Defence Engineering projects to success? We\'re on the lookout for a results-oriented Engagement Manager who thrives in high-stakes environments—someone who can lead from the front, manage end-to-end project delivery, and build lasting client relationships in the Defence sector.

Working from within our Global Programme Office (GPO), you will primarily work on delivering projects that will lead to the convergence of physical and digital worlds through technology, engineering and manufacturing expertise to boost our clients\' competitiveness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project and Financial Management: Skilled in project planning, forecasting, revenue management, profitability, and tracking/reporting to ensure financial health and delivery success.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in client liaison, satisfaction, and bid management, ensuring alignment with expectations and long-term relationships.
• Operational Excellence: Strong background in quality control, continuous process improvement, and problem resolution to drive productivity and performance.
• Resource and Risk Management: Proficient in resource allocation, risk management, and maintaining high standards across all phases of project execution.

Your Profile

Essential

• Experience in Defence Engineering Development Projects from bid phase through to delivery, including requirements definition, design, manufacture, commissioning, and closure, with experience across the MOD Lifecycle Model.
• 2-5 years of project and programme management experience, including work package ownership, small team leadership, and integration/assurance processes across Air, Land, or Maritime domains.
• Proficient in project financials, including revenue recognition, margin improvement, risk management, and month-end reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver small engineering projects, with strong attention to detail and a track record of successful outcomes in Defence, particularly Maritime.

If you\'re excited about this role but don\'t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What you\'ll love about working here

• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini
• Award winning career acceleration programs
• Diversity and inclusion standards listed in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and globally certified by EDGE+ for equitable and inclusive culture

Need to know

• This role will require SC Clearance.
• Due to the nature of the projects you may be working on, all candidate must be Sole British Nationals to be considered.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.