Senior Project Manager (Non Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 6-month contract working on high-profile government and defence programmes. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, alongside proven experience in managing technical projects within central government or defence sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in central government or defence.
• Military background preferred.
• Track record of delivering technical and infrastructure-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex technical projects.
• Ensure effective governance and stakeholder communication.
• Identify and mitigate risks to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Project Manager We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading organisation based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile programmes within the central government and defence sectors.Rate - £650.00 per day Inside IR35 Duration - 6 Months with the opportunity of extension Location - Birmingham - twice a week onsite Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage complex, technical projects from initiation through to successful delivery.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.Ensure effective governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.Key Requirements:You must have a Military background or prior experience working within the armed forces.Proven experience managing projects within central government or defence environments.Strong track record of delivering technical and infrastructure-related projects.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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