Project Manager

Searchability; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact National Security projects in the UK. You will work with customers, partners and technical specialists to deliver innovative solutions across cyber and secure government environments.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, maintain strong executive relationships, and ensure governance and lifecycle processes are rigorously applied. Active DV clearance is required, with opportunities to contribute to bid activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering National Security projects.
• Strong ability to manage risks, schedules, finances and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments and build trusted relationships.
• Excellent communication, reporting progress to senior decision-makers.
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Active enhanced DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects within scope, schedule, budget, and baselines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Manage project performance, risks, opportunities, and dependencies.
• Maintain accurate financial forecasts and resource plans.
• Apply governance and lifecycle management processes with reviews.
• Support business growth through customer engagement and bid activity.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance

DV clearance

PMQ / PRINCE2

Education

APM PMQ

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Job description

Project Manager – National Security

An opportunity to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects across cyber and secure government environments within the UK National Security domain. Working alongside customers, partners, and technical specialists, you’ll help deliver innovative solutions to some of the country’s most critical challenges.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the successful delivery of projects within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and baseline targets.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with senior customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Managing project performance, risks, opportunities, and dependencies to drive successful delivery outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate financial forecasts and resource demand plans to ensure operational efficiency.
• Applying project governance and lifecycle management processes, including regular reviews and assurance.
• Supporting business growth through proactive customer engagement, follow-on opportunities, and bid activities.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience delivering projects or leading complex activities within the National Security sector.
• Strong background in managing project risks, schedules, finances, and multidisciplinary resources.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build trusted, long-term relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to report progress and present to key decision-makers.
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards professional certification.
• Must hold active enhanced DV clearance

Security Clearance

• Active eDV clearance required