Project Manager DV Cleared

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the Defence and National Security sector is seeking a Project Manager with active DV clearance. This role involves managing complex IT infrastructure projects that contribute to national resilience and security, offering an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in delivering infrastructure projects and possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering infrastructure and application development projects.
• Experience in Transition and Transformation programme delivery.
• Extensive MOD/Defence project experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of IT infrastructure and transformation projects.
• Define project requirements and objectives with stakeholders.
• Track project costs and ensure milestones are achieved.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Financial Tracking

Job description

Project Manager - Must Have an Active DV Clearance

Join a leading organisation delivering critical infrastructure and digital transformation within the Defence and National Security sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex IT Infrastructure projects that have a tangible impact on national resilience and security.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of medium-complexity projects within a structured programme environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and stakeholders at all levels, delivering solutions that matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the successful delivery of IT infrastructure and transformation projects through their full lifecycle

• Define project requirements and objectives, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders and business units

• Work collaboratively with customers to achieve acceptance, closedown, and seamless handover to service

• Track project costs, ensure milestones are achieved, and invoices are raised accurately and on time

• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide regular status updates to the Senior Project Manager or Programme Board

• Apply best practice project management principles including risk management, scope control, and financial governance

• Operate within established methodologies and frameworks, including Agile, PRINCE2, and SAFe

• Coordinate internal teams, ensuring effective planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication

• Conduct formal reviews and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Strong track record of delivering infrastructure, application development, and test/release projects

• Experience in both Transition and Transformation programme delivery

• Extensive MOD/Defence project experience

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide

• Proficiency with project reporting, risk assessment, financial tracking, and governance

• Familiarity with working in secure or highly regulated environments

• Solid understanding of project methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, and SAFe

• Ability to manage project impact on P&L and ensure contingency planning is signed off appropriately

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience working in Defence, National Security, or similarly complex stakeholder environments

• Are confident managing budgets, timescales, scope, and risk in parallel

• Want to be part of a collaborative, expert team delivering high-assurance services to critical customers

This is more than just a project management role - it's a chance to shape national capabilities and gain experience in one of the most secure and prestigious sectors in the UK.