Project Manager

Forwardrole; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee critical projects in the national security sector. The role requires extensive project delivery experience, particularly in defense and government environments, along with an active eDV clearance. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project scope, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within the national security, defence, or government sectors.
• Extensive experience in managing projects with budgets up to £5m.
• Experience working to Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery aligned with client objectives.
• Manage project governance, reporting, and risk management activities.
• Foster strong relationships with key government stakeholders.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Bid delivery

Education

Recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile PM)

Job description

Project Manager – eDV cleared

Salary - £75,000 – £90,000 DOE

Location – Cheltenham

Clearance – eDV

Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to engage in projects that safeguard the nation. Working alongside the Head of Delivery, the Project Manager is responsible for delivering the strategic leadership of their projects, as well as implementing standard project controls and management tasks. You will bring an expertise in delivery of technical projects within National Security / Government environments and hold an active eDV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and turn them into delivery plans.
• Provide project planning and support on activities including bids and proposals
• Manage project governance, reporting, and risk management activities, ensuring robust decision-making and timely issue resolution.
• Foster strong relationships with key government stakeholders to understand and deliver on their unique requirements.
• Stakeholder communications for project planning, delivery, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within the national security, defence, or government sectors
• Extensive experience in managing projects that range from conceptual research through to sub-system development, delivery, and support of programmes up to £5m
• Proven experience in Research & Development, Product Development to Software and Solution Delivery.
• Experience working to Agile methodologies.
• Pre-sale / bid delivery experience and a thorough understanding of the business lifecycle
• Previous experience of working within multi-disciplined projects
• Excellent Stakeholder management skills
• Ability to create and lead positive working relationships with colleagues
• You will ideally hold a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile PM.