Project Manager – Defence Programmes | Career Development & APM Support

MIGSO-PCUBED; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Learning & Development

Personalised Career Coaching

APM Qualifications

Private Medical Insurance

RIDE2WORK Scheme

Exciting Company Events

Discounted Gym Membership

Retail Discounts

Job summary

MIGSO-PCUBED, based in Bristol, is seeking an ambitious Project Manager to join the Project Management team and develop a career within the UK Defence sector.

You will lead and support the delivery of complex defence programmes, manage plans, budgets, schedules and risks, coordinate cross‑functional teams, report progress to stakeholders, and help drive governance while building trusted client relationships and benefiting from ongoing development and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within the Defence, Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, or highly regulated sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, risk, cost, and change management.
• An understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced client environment.
• Eligibility to obtain or hold UK Security Clearance (subject to client requirements).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of complex defence projects and programmes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive governance activities, including project reviews and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide trusted project management expertise.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of project management best practices.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Scheduling & risk management

Governance knowledge

Team coordination

UK Security Clearance eligible

Job description

Department: Project Management

Location: Bristol

Description

Join MIGSO-PCUBED – The Global Leader in Project Management ConsultingAre you an ambitious Project Manager looking to develop your career within the UK Defence sector? At MIGSO-PCUBED, we partner with some of the world's leading defence organisations, delivering project, programme, and portfolio management expertise on complex, high-profile programmes that make a real impact.

Based in Bristol, you'll work alongside industry-leading clients, helping to deliver critical defence capabilities while benefiting from structured career development, continuous learning, and a supportive consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of complex defence projects and programmes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive governance activities, including project reviews and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide trusted project management expertise.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of project management best practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience delivering projects within the Defence, Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, or highly regulated sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, risk, cost, and change management.
• An understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced client environment.
• Eligibility to obtain or hold UK Security Clearance (subject to client requirements).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning & Development: Access to customised programs designed to support your professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Personalised Career Coaching: Receive one-on-one guidance to help you navigate and advance your career path.
• APM Qualifications: Gain industry-recognised project management certifications with full support from our training programs.
• Private Medical Insurance: Enjoy comprehensive coverage that includes optical, dental, and hearing care for you and your family.
• RIDE2WORK Scheme: Save on commuting costs and promote a healthier lifestyle with our cycle-to-work initiative.
• Exciting Company Events: Participate in exclusive events across the UK, fostering team spirit and networking opportunities.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to discounted gym memberships.
• Retail Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive offers from a wide range of top retail stores.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We continue to strive to shape and nurture a culture where everyone is valued; where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative and where EDI underpins our values and everything we do. With passion and understanding, we continue to unfold the complexities of the EDI agenda, raising awareness across the workforce, creating a safe space for open dialogue and enabling everybody to play their part.

MIGSO-PCUBED is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to employ a workforce which reflects the diverse community at large.