Project Manager - eDV clearance

IBM; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical

Pension plan

Job summary

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technology projects across our client base. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating with delivery teams and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes in areas such as application development, modernization, cloud, or analytics.

You will apply Agile or traditional PM methods, oversee multi-team engagements, and foster strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with Agile and traditional PM approaches.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects with vendors.
• Cloud delivery experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery in line with contractual requirements.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate with clients, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Apply project management methods including Agile and Design Thinking.
• Oversee SDLC delivery and governance activities.
• Maintain governance, reporting, and client relationships.
• Lead workstreams or end-to-end delivery based on experience.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

SDLC understanding

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors.

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you'll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You'll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you'll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you-supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You'll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.

We Offer

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of key technology projects across our organisation. In this role, you will manage project scope, schedule, and budget, coordinate with technical and business teams, and ensure successful outcomes for application development, modernization, cloud, or analytics initiatives.

You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams, applying Agile or traditional project management methods to keep projects on track. You may oversee modernization work involving APIs, microservices, or cloud platforms, or coordinate multi-team engagements with vendors and partners. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving delivery challenges, and driving successful project outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery in line with contractual and business requirements.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risks, issues, and dependencies across teams and vendors.
• Coordinate with clients, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Apply project management methods such as Agile, Design Thinking, and traditional PM approaches.
• Oversee technical or vendor teams and ensure quality delivery throughout the SDLC.
• Support communication planning, reporting, and governance activities.
• Build strong client relationships and help resolve issues to enable successful outcomes.
• Depending on experience, lead workstreams, guide teams, or take responsibility for end-to-end project delivery.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
• Strong understanding of SDLC and application delivery
• Experience with Agile and traditional PM methodologies
• Cloud delivery experience (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, GCP, Red Hat OpenShift)
• Risk, issue, dependency, and change management
• Vendor, subcontractor, and cross-functional team coordination
• Stakeholder engagement and communication planning
• Contractual and financial management, including cost controls and deliverables tracking
• Ability to manage complex or large-scale projects and programs
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Project Management Tools: Experience with project management tools to support effective project planning, budgeting, and execution. This includes utilizing tools to track project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with agile methodologies to deliver custom development solutions or manage the Maintenance and Support of applications, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in response to changing project requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and delivering regular project status updates to ensure that all parties are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).