Senior Technical Project Manager

Nightball Technologies Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Private medical cover

Competitive pension

Job summary

Nightball Technologies Limited is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager in Basingstoke to lead complex delivery projects in the Defence and National Security sector. This hybrid role demands deep expertise in Agile methodologies and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects alongside stakeholders. You'll oversee supplier contracts and ensure project success while navigating the complex landscape of military and government expectations. Additional benefits include 25 days' leave and private medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Agile frameworks adapted for secure environments.
• Ability to manage project finances and negotiate with vendors.
• Experience in delivering projects in mission-critical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
• Drive Agile maturity across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Act as the primary interface for third-party suppliers.

Skills

Agile/Scrum/Kanban adaptation

Project financial management

Stakeholder management

Risk identification and mitigation

Job description

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80K plus benefits
Security Clearance: Active UK DV required
Travel Required:Travel expected to client offices

The Mission

We are looking for a high-impact Senior Technical Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of complex technology and mission-critical operations. You won’t just be managing a timeline; you will be the driving force behind customer-facing delivery projects within the Defence and National Security sector.

You are the “Strategic Navigator” for our projects – equally comfortable facilitating a high-velocity Scrum team, managing high-value supplier contracts, and briefing senior stakeholders on complex risk profiles.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Project Orchestration: Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent projects, balancing internal R&D innovation with rigid customer-facing delivery milestones.

Agile & Hybrid Governance: Drive Agile maturity across multi-disciplinary teams (Engineering, DevOps, Research) while ensuring compliance with traditional Defence governance and reporting frameworks.

Commercial & Supplier Management: Act as the primary interface for third-party suppliers and partners, managing procurement lifecycles, statement of works (SoWs), and performance to ensure maximum value.

Strategic Risk & Issue Ownership: Proactively identify, track, and mitigate complex risks. You will be the point of escalation for delivery bottlenecks, having a mindset which will enable delivery teams to keep moving.

Stakeholder Diplomacy: Manage the delicate balance between technical possibilities and customer expectations, acting as a trusted advisor to senior military and government stakeholders.

What you'll Bring

Agile Pragmatism: Deep expertise in Agile/Scrum/Kanban, but with real world experience adapting these frameworks to the constraints of secure, air-gapped, or highly regulated environments.

Commercial Acumen: A strong business first mentality, capable of managing project finances, forecasting resource requirements, and negotiating with external vendors.

Mission-Driven Leadership: The ability to take a project from a nebulous concept on a whiteboard to a fully deployed, operationally supported reality.

Requirement: An active DV Clearance is essential due to the sensitive nature of the environments you will support.

The Benefits

Security: Full-time, permanent role within a stable, high-growth sector.

Balance: A genuine hybrid working model based inBasingstoke and theSoutheast. Potential for international travel.

Perks: 25 days leave, private medical cover and acompetitivepension.