Project Manager - FCDO - SEO

Onyx-Conseil; Hanslope; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to drive the delivery of secure projects for government clients. The successful candidate will manage risks, budgets, and project lifecycles using methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. Essential qualifications include project management certifications and experience in secure environments. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment with various benefits including an on-site gym and café.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Interest-free loans for travel

Qualifications

• Experience delivering digital or technical projects in a secure environment.
• Ability to manage budgets and project delivery effectively.
• Good understanding of GDS service design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of secure, high-impact projects.
• Manage the full project delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with various government areas on project execution.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or Agile Project Management certification

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Providing innovation to government partners

Delivering best-in-class solutions

Working at the cutting‑edge of technology

It all matters

Drive the successful delivery of important government security projects

Join us as a Project Manager and you’ll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of small to medium sized secure, high-impact projects for a wide range of customers. From cloud infrastructure to cyber security and digital transformation, your work will directly support other government departments, and it will be your task to manage risks, drive delivery and ensure that the projects you’re focused on produce measurable value and align with our strategic objectives.

Operating with a large degree of autonomy in a highly secure and dynamic environment, you’ll be directly responsible for managing the full project delivery lifecycle, and work in collaboration with customers and partners from various areas of Government including the FCDO, National Security and Defence. Using a number of methodologies including Waterfall and Agile, we’ll expect you to forecast, request and manage the resources required to deliver projects on time, ensure data entries are complete, and monitor and record financials and other resources so you and your team stay within budget.

Work as a key member of a team that defends the nation’s interests

This is an exciting, fast‑paced role, and to be a success you should have well developed experience of delivering digital or technical projects in a secure or government environment, and the ability to manage risks, dependencies and budgets effectively. It goes without saying that you should have a good understanding of GDS service design principles and Agile delivery, while your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to work well with a diverse range of colleagues and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or Agile Project Management certification
• Familiarity with project tools such as Jira, MS Project or equivalent
• Resource management and coordination of project plans
• Hands‑on knowledge of analysis techniques, business or systems application in a project environment
• ITIL qualification and understanding of Secure by Design principles (desirable)
• Experience working within the FCDO Services or similar secure government environment (plus)

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

We’re always looking to improve – just like you. Expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career. Our offices have an on‑site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits to support all you do.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit

Closing date: 11/01/2025
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match