Senior Defence Project Lead: Complex Systems Delivery

Copello; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence consulting firm in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex engineering programmes in the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and technical understanding of engineering processes. This is a pivotal role requiring leadership in shaping project delivery and ensuring successful outcomes. Eligible applicants must meet SC Clearance requirements and be British Born nationals.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in a defence, aerospace, or mission-critical engineering environment.
• Technical understanding of systems engineering, communications, RF, electronic systems, or similar domains.
• Experience delivering complex engineering programmes through full lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex defence engineering programmes.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project governance and control processes.

Skills

Project management experience in defence

Strong leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background

Relevant project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

A leading defence consulting firm in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex engineering programmes in the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and technical understanding of engineering processes. This is a pivotal role requiring leadership in shaping project delivery and ensuring successful outcomes. Eligible applicants must meet SC Clearance requirements and be British Born nationals.