Senior Project Manager - FCDO - G7

Government Digital and Data; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a range of digital and data security projects. This role involves ownership of project portfolios, writing business cases, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery. Applicants should possess relevant certifications and a strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. The position offers competitive benefits including a salary, extensive training opportunities, and support for work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

Extensive training opportunities

On‑site gym

Nursery

Café and restaurant

Interest‑free season ticket and bike loans

Qualifications

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management or equivalent certification required.
• Strong understanding of Government Functional Standards in project delivery and Secure by Design principles.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, risks and multi‑disciplinary teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of digital, data and technology projects.
• Write business cases, translate requirements and manage costs, quality and time.
• Identify opportunities for new or repeat business and manage risks and changes.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, technical teams and government partners.
• Champion user needs and lead GDS assessments.

Job description

Location

Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

Overview

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide and safeguard government technology – all vital work that supports and protects our nation. It all matters.

Job description

Our Digital and Data technology team delivers best‑in‑class solutions for UK government clients. From creating bespoke secure software to migrating an entire embassy’s servers to the Cloud, we underpin a secure, data‑driven future. We are looking for a senior project manager to lead and deliver a wide range of government security projects.

Key responsibilities

Take personal ownership of a portfolio of digital, data and technology projects. Write business cases, translate requirements and realise benefits while managing costs, quality and time. Identify opportunities for new or repeat business and embed rigorous risk and change management. Build strong relationships with senior leaders, technical teams and government partners. Champion user needs and accessibility, leading GDS assessments and collaborating with researchers, designers and architects to ensure secure, scalable services.

Qualifications

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management or equivalent certification
• Strong understanding of Government Functional Standards in project delivery, Secure by Design principles and agile delivery methodologies
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, risks and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project or equivalent

Behaviours

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

• Commercial Awareness
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management or equivalent certification
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, risks and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership
• Familiarity with project tools such as MS Project or equivalent

Benefits & support

Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service Pension and extensive training opportunities. On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant, interest‑free season‑ticket and bike loans support work‑life balance.

Security clearance

Every colleague must be security cleared prior to joining. Successful applicants will undergo vetting to achieve a Security Check (SC) clearance.

EEO statement

We are a Disability Confident and Carer Confident employer. Our community values diversity and inclusion – all individuals are welcome and valued in our organization.