Project Manager

Eligo Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with active SC clearance to lead high-impact technology projects remotely. The role involves managing complex IT initiatives while adhering to strict security protocols. Ideal candidates will have 3-7 years of experience in a regulated sector and a strong grasp of IT landscapes. Travel to major UK cities for meetings is required. The organization promotes diversity and inclusion in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid and active Security Check (SC) clearance.
• 3-7 years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of IT landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for IT initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance for SC-cleared environments.
• Manage communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Active Security Clearance

Experience in IT Project Management

Technical Fluency

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Formal Project Management certification

Job description

IT Project Manager

SC Clearance ESSENTIAL

Remote with 10% travel to major cities (London, Bristol, Manchester etc.) about once a month. All expensed.

65K

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and security-conscious IT Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of critical, high-impact technology projects across our clients organisation. This is a unique opportunity to work remotely, managing complex IT streams while maintaining the security integrity required for sensitive environments.

You will be an articulate and pragmatic self-starter, comfortable managing projects from initiation through to closure, and acting as the central communication point for technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Governance: Lead the full project lifecycle for complex IT/Technology initiatives (e.g., infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, security implementations), ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and to the required quality and security standards.
• SC Environment Management: Ensure all project activities adhere strictly to the governance and security protocols required for an SC-cleared environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including technical architects, security teams, third-party vendors, and senior leadership.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, devising mitigation strategies and escalating where necessary.
• Financial & Resource Management: Accurately forecast, monitor, and control project budgets, and manage the allocation and utilisation of project resources.
• Methodology: Utilise and champion appropriate project delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) tailored to the specific project need.
• Travel & Engagement: Attend mandatory face-to-face project steering meetings and workshops in a major UK city at least one day per month to maintain collaboration and project momentum.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active Security Clearance: Must hold valid and active Security Check (SC) clearance. Candidates without this clearance cannot be considered.
• Experience: 3-7 years of demonstrable experience as an IT Project Manager, ideally within a defence, government, or highly-regulated sector.
• Technical Fluency: A strong understanding of IT landscapes, including infrastructure, cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP), networking, and cyber security principles. You don't need to be a technician, but you must speak the language.
• Methodologies: Proven experience with recognised Project Management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP) and working in an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environment.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for translating technical complexities into clear business-focused updates.
• Organisation: Outstanding organisational, planning, and time-management abilities, adept at juggling multiple priorities in a dynamic remote setting.

Desirable Skills

• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, APM PPQ).
• Experience with a recognised Programme Management Office (PMO) structure.
• Experience in bid support or managing external supplier contracts.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a substantial opportunity to work on nationally significant projects from the comfort of your own home. We trust our people to deliver and provide the autonomy needed for a seasoned PM to succeed. Your expertise in a secure IT environment will be highly valued and instrumental in our continued success.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.