Project Manager - Army Collective Training

Capita plc; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 3-month Fixed Term Contract. In this role, you'll lead critical scheduling and service requirements analysis workstreams, coordinating between various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience, strong communication skills, and a relevant qualification. Flexible work options are available.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase

Onsite secure parking

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with relevant qualifications.
• Experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead two critical workstreams: Scheduling and Service Requirements Analysis.
• Act as the main coordination point between stakeholders and suppliers.
• Translate programme objectives into actionable plans.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder communication

Technical coordination

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

PRINCE 2 or similar qualification

Job description

3 month Fixed Term Contract - 37.5 hours a week

up to £50,000 pro rata depending on skills and experience

Warminster with some flexibility to work from home 1 or 2 days a week

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at BPSS level.

Lead the Mission. Shape the Future of Army Training.

Are you ready to make a real difference in how military units train and perform? Step into a pivotal role within the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) Early Works Risk Reduction (EWRR) Programme-a high-profile initiative at the heart of modern military training. This programme operates in a dynamic, technically complex environment with multiple stakeholders, making it both challenging and rewarding.

We're looking for an exceptional Project Manager to lead two critical workstreams: Scheduling and Service Requirements Analysis. In this role, you'll be the central hub for integration-aligning deliverables across the Authority, specialist suppliers, and the ACTS Omnia consortium.

What you'll be doing

Reporting directly to the Programme Manager and supported by a Technical Project Manager, you'll need a powerful mix of project leadership, stakeholder diplomacy, and technical coordination. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at turning complexity into clarity, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

• Project Manager responsible for two critical workstreams: Scheduling and Analysing Service Requirements.
• Act as the main coordination point between the Authority, specialist suppliers, and the Army Collective Training consortium
• Translate programme objectives into actionable plans and ensure seamless delivery of software and service components.

What we're looking for

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with relevant qualifications (PRINCE 2 or similar)
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards, preferably in a technical or service delivery environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Prior military service or experience supporting military training programs.
• Proven experience in training analysis or program development within a defence or security environment.

About Omnia Training

Omnia Training is revolutionising how the British Army prepares for the future. Backed by leading defence innovators including Capita and Raytheon we're delivering immersive, data-driven collective training that's agile, adaptive, and powered by cutting-edge technology. Together, we're shaping a smarter, more capable force-training over 60,000 soldiers annually to meet the demands of tomorrow's battlefield.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks - all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the British Army

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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Equal Opportunities

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