Project Manager - Prince2

Henderson Scott Limited; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited in Stevenage is seeking a Project Manager to deliver defence & technology programmes. The role combines leadership of complex projects with a hybrid on-site/remote working pattern and a salary band of £45,000–£62,000 depending on experience.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, budgets, risks, and delivery commitments, apply EVM and project controls, and engage with senior stakeholders and customers to ensure successful delivery within demanding

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex programmes
• Strong risk, schedule and stakeholder management
• Commercial judgement and problem-solving ability
• Experience with EVM, bidding or estimating beneficial
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Project management qualification advantageous

Responsibilities

• Leading projects through complex and changing environments
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organisation
• Managing schedules, budgets, risks and delivery commitments
• Using EVM and project controls to monitor performance
• Supporting bids, estimates and future programme planning
• Building relationships with customers, partners and senior stakeholders
• Identifying potential problems and driving practical solutions

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

PM qualification

PRINCE2 / PMP

Tools

EVM

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Project Manager - Defence & Technology Programmes

Stevenage - hybrid working, typically 2-3 days onsite
£45,000-£62,000 depending on experience

Would you like to manage complex, high-profile programmes where the outcome genuinely matters?

A leading UK defence and technology organisation is looking for a Project Manager to help deliver advanced systems and critical capability for UK and European customers.

You'll work within a large international business, bringing together multidisciplinary teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to keep demanding projects moving forward.

What you'll be doing

• Leading projects through complex and changing environments
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organisation
• Managing schedules, budgets, risks and delivery commitments
• Using EVM and project controls to monitor performance
• Supporting bids, estimates and future programme planning
• Building relationships with customers, partners and senior stakeholders
• Identifying potential problems and driving practical solutions

What we're looking for

• Experience managing complex projects or programmes
• Strong risk, schedule and stakeholder management skills
• Sound commercial judgement and problem-solving ability
• Experience with EVM, bidding or estimating would be beneficial
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• A recognised Project Management qualification would be advantageous

Previous defence experience isn't essential. Project Managers from engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, technology or other regulated environments are encouraged to apply.

You’ll also have access to an established Project Management community, professional development and long-term progression opportunities.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens or dual nationals holding British citizenship. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant security checks.