SC Project Manager

Searchability; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical national programmes. The role involves managing MOD frameworks, including planning and delivery in a dynamic environment. Candidates must possess significant experience with UK Defence projects and hold active SC clearance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

High-impact programme exposure

Working with top-tier engineering teams

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with UK Ministry of Defence programmes.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Technically literate in complex delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead key defence initiatives including strategic product bids.
• Manage risks, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive contractual success and client satisfaction across project portfolio.

Skills

Agile

Portfolio Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Forecasting

KPI Tracking

Education

APM PMQ

PMI Certification

Prince2 Certification

Job description

SC Senior Project Manager

• Up to £650/day (Inside IR35), initial 3–8 month contract
• Flexible hybrid working from Woking
• Senior Project Manager – MOD / Defence experience essential
• Deliver cutting-edge programmes for UK national security

ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a respected leader in the defence technology space, known for its involvement in critical national programmes. With a strong footprint across innovation and capability delivery, they enable complex military operations and long-term defence strategy. Due to ongoing project demand, they are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join portfolio.

THE BENEFITS

Day rate up to £650 Contract length: 3–8 months Flexible hybrid work model (Woking) Exposure to high-impact UK defence and cyber / electromagnetic programmes Work with top-tier engineering and strategy teams SC clearance required

THE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ROLE:
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead key defence initiatives including strategic product bids. You’ll own the successful planning, mobilisation, and delivery of MOD frameworks, managing risks, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Reporting to Campaign Managers, you will be a central figure driving contractual success, client satisfaction, and revenue recognition across your project portfolio.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Extensive experience with UK Ministry of Defence programmes Strong portfolio and project management credentials (APM PMQ, PMI, Prince2, etc.) Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and subcontractors Experience in Agile/SAFe delivery environments Skilled in risk and issue management, forecasting, and KPI tracking Technically literate in complex delivery environments Confident communicator across all stakeholder levels Must hold an active SC clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call: 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS
Senior Project Manager, Defence, MOD, Portfolio Management, APM PMQ, Agile, SAFe, CEMA, HALO, SERPENS, Framework Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Clearance, NSD