Project Manager, DV Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm in the government and defence sector is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager with active DV Clearance. The role involves leading complex infrastructure projects in regulated environments, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning with strategic government objectives. Candidates should possess robust leadership skills, related project management certifications, and extensive experience in secure settings.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance required.
• Experience managing complex infrastructure programmes.
• Led multi-disciplinary teams in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure projects in secure environments.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders across government and contractors.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

PRINCE2

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

Agile Certification

APM/PMQ Certification

MSP Certification

Job description

Project Manager, DV Cleared

We are seeking a highly experienced DV Cleared Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects within a high security environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, execution and delivery of mission critical programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with government security and operational standards.

Rate - £725.00 per day inside ir35

Location - London

Duration - 6 - 12 Months

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.Manage stakeholder relationships across government departments, defence contractors, and internal technical teams.Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and IT professionals, in secure environments.Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, and status reports.Ensure compliance with security protocols, governance, and relevant regulatory frameworks.Provide project leadership in accordance with recognised methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP).Manage change requests, issues, and dependencies across large-scale programmes

Essential Skills and Experience

- Active DV Clearance

- Must have led complex infrastructure programmes

- Experience in managing multi vendor and multi disciplinary teams in secure settings

- Previous government experiences

-PRINCE2, APM, PMQ, MSP or Agile Certifications

Reasonable Adjustments:

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