Senior Project Manager

Belcan Technical Recruiting Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of military vehicle solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to oversee complex initiatives. The role involves full lifecycle ownership, including strategy, planning, execution, and monitoring. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage project budgets and resources, and ensure alignment with business goals. Strong leadership and technical acumen are essential for driving strategic outcomes in both commercial and government sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong background in project lifecycle management.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and drive strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Manage project lifecycle: scope, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Team Management

Technical Acumen

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Bristol - Hybrid (Mon/Fri WFH, Tue-Thur in office)
Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Salary: Competitive

About the Role

Our Client is a leading provider of advanced military vehicle solutions and they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives across commercial and government sectors.

This role offers full lifecycle ownership-from strategy and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout-while managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.

You will play a pivotal role in driving strategic outcomes, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of PMO practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with strong technical acumen and proven experience in delivering results in challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale projects and programs.
• Oversee complete project lifecycle: scope, requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Define vision, KPIs, and success criteria aligned with business strategy and contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance wi...