Project Manager / PMO Lead (DV Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Aldermaston, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Project Manager / PMO Lead (DV Cleared) for Aldermaston with hybrid working. The role blends hands-on project delivery with strong PMO governance to support regulated programs and complex projects.

The position offers a permanent route in Aldermaston with a 9-day fortnight and up to 3 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to London. A clear path for interim engagement is also available.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong PMO capabilities: governance, reporting, planning and project controls.
• Experience managing project plans, RAID logs, milestones and dependencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage project delivery activities, ensuring work is delivered against objectives, timescales and budgets.
• Provide PMO support across planning, governance, reporting and project controls.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and delivery documentation.
• Monitor progress, risks, issues and dependencies, and ensure actions are taken.
• Produce clear, accurate project reports, MI and governance updates.
• Coordinate stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to maintain delivery momentum.
• Support resource planning, financial tracking and project performance management.
• Ensure governance, controls and assurance processes are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management and PMO processes.

Kenntnisse

Project management

PMO governance

Planning & scheduling

Reporting & governance

Stakeholder management

Risk & issue management

Resource planning

Budget tracking

Jobbeschreibung

Project Manager / PMO Lead (DV Cleared)

Permanent & Interim Opportunities | Aldermaston | Hybrid Working

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong PMO capabilities to support the delivery and governance of projects within a complex, highly regulated environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who combines hands-on project management experience with strong PMO skills, providing effective delivery oversight, planning, reporting and governance support.

We are open to both permanent and interim candidates.

Opportunity Details

Permanent Position

• Salary: £65,000 per annum
• Working pattern: 9-day fortnight
• Location: Aldermaston - 3 days onsite per week
• Travel to London may occasionally be required.

Interim Position

• Day rate: £550-£600 per day, with a preference towards £550
• IR35 status: Inside IR35
• Working pattern: 9-day fortnight
• Location: Aldermaston - 3 days onsite per week
• Travel to London may occasionally be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery activities, ensuring work is delivered against agreed objectives, timescales and budgets.
• Provide strong PMO support across planning, governance, reporting and project controls.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and delivery documentation.
• Monitor progress, risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate actions are identified and managed.
• Produce clear and accurate project reports, management information and governance updates.
• Coordinate stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to maintain delivery momentum.
• Support resource planning, financial tracking and project performance management.
• Ensure appropriate governance, controls and assurance processes are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management and PMO processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within complex project environments.
• Strong PMO skills, including governance, reporting, planning and project controls.
• Experience managing project plans, RAID logs, milestones and dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain oversight of delivery activities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a structured and highly regulated environment.

Security Clearance

Security clearance may be required, with SC clearance potentially advantageous but not an essential preference.

Interview Process

The recruitment process will consist of two interview stages.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.