Project Manager

Addition Solutions Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to guide delivery on a high-profile software programme. This hybrid role based in Cheltenham involves managing large-scale projects within the government and defence sectors. The successful candidate will have strong experience in agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexitime and a learning budget.

Benefits

Matched pension

Private healthcare

Learning budget

Flexitime

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing agile software projects, ideally within government or large organisations.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and ceremonies.
• Commercial awareness covering budgets, risk and forecasting.
• Ability to build, support and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of delivery for large-scale software projects.
• Managing project planning, progress tracking, reporting, and escalation.
• Building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and customers.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional teams.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict resolution

Job description

Overview

Helping government and defence organisations solve complex challenges, this consultancy is known for delivering high-quality software solutions that make a real difference. As part of their continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced Agile Project Manager to guide delivery on a high-profile programme.

Role Overview

• Location: Hybrid – Cheltenham
• Package: Competitive salary + benefits (pension, healthcare, L&D budget, flexitime)
• Industry: Technology / Government & Defence

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of delivery for large-scale software projects within government and defence.
• Managing project planning, progress tracking, reporting and escalation where needed.
• Balancing agile and traditional project management to keep delivery on track.
• Building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders and customers.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Adapting delivery methods to suit project needs, including agile and scaled agile frameworks.
• Actively contributing to the wider delivery community, sharing best practice and mentoring colleagues.

Main Skills Needed

• Experience managing agile software projects, ideally within government or large organisations.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and ceremonies.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
• Commercial awareness covering budgets, risk and forecasting.
• Ability to build, support and lead high-performing teams.
• Eligible for high-level security clearance (British citizen, UK resident for the last 5 years).

What’s in It for You

• Hybrid working — choose home, office, or a mix of both.
• Flexitime with a 37.5-hour week designed around you.
• Matched pension and private healthcare.
• Learning budget for training, courses, and conferences, plus a dedicated career coach.
• Inclusive, supportive culture with regular socials, away days and company-wide events.
• Access to wellbeing support, including 24/7 counselling and employee assistance.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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