Project Manager - Gloucester

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in the defence sector in Gloucester is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead technical projects from proposal to delivery. The successful candidate will manage project planning and ensure compliance with ISO standards, while working on-site five days a week. A STEM degree, strong project management skills, and familiarity with technical tools are essential, along with a full UK driving licence. Candidates with live SC Clearance will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills, ability to lead technical projects.
• Previous experience in defence/security and software/hardware development is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, budgets, and reporting.
• Liaise with customers and provide regular updates.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/27001 standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical background

Familiarity with Linux

Collaborative tools (Jira, Confluence)

Education

Degree in STEM or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Project Manager - Gloucester

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic and growing consultancy client who are delivering cutting-edge solutions in the defence and security sector.

I am looking for an experienced Project Manager with a technical background to lead technical projects from proposal to delivery, ensuring quality, security, and customer satisfaction every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project planning, budgets, and reporting.
• Liaise with customers and provide regular updates.
• Coordinate product support and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain documentation and configure products for delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/27001 standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in STEM or equivalent experience.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Linux and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence).

• Experience working to ISO 9001/27001 quality and security processes.

• Software Development background highly beneficial, coding skills in Python, JavaScript would be of benefit
• Previous experience in defence/security and software/hardware development is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK and potentially overseas

This role is on-site in the Gloucester area five days a week and in order to be successful you must be able to obtain SC Clearance. Candidates with a live SC will be prioritised.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.