Senior Project Manager – Defence Sector (Contract, OUTSIDE IR35)

Spectrum Search; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead IT transformation within a high-profile initiative. This role demands expertise in managing complex integrations and delivering significant projects across various business units, ensuring effective governance and communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale IT transformation programmes in the Defence sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and finance systems.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and system integrators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT programme delivery from initiation to deployment.
• Oversee integration between legacy ERP systems and Webmethods Axway.
• Coordinate with teams and vendors to ensure project success.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change control

Risk management

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Defence Sector (Contract, OUTSIDE IR35)

Senior Project Manager – Defence Sector (Contract, OUTSIDE IR35)

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile transformation programme within the Defence sector, leading the IT workstream of a large-scale initiative. This is a pivotal role within the client's Product Portfolio, with significant visibility and responsibility across multiple business units and third-party integrators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the IT elements of the programme from initiation through to deployment and business adoption.
• Oversee integration development between legacy ERP systems and Webmethods Axway.
• Coordinate closely with the Head Office team and an external Solution Integrator to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of design and integration specifications.
• Manage cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors, ensuring effective governance and compliance with project controls.
• Drive effective communication, risk management, change control, and issue resolution across all phases of the programme.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience delivering large-scale IT transformation programmes, ideally within the Defence sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and finance systems.
• Strong background in managing third-party vendors and system integrators in complex integration environments.
• Ability to lead matrixed teams across functional and technical domains.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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