Technical Project Manager

SiXworks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free Private Medical cover

Life Assurance

Generous pension plan

Bonus

Professional development support

On-site gym and cafe

Job summary

A leading IT company based in Farnborough is looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead the development of an internal secure IT platform. The candidate will manage the entire project lifecycle from planning to delivery, ensuring security and compliance in MOD environments. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, leading project teams, and contributing to strategic initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including annual leave, private medical cover, and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience delivering technical projects within MOD secure environments.
• Experience developing IT capabilities into commercially viable offerings.
• Demonstrable experience with project methodologies like Agile and Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical IT projects ensuring secure design and delivery.
• Manage development lifecycle from requirements to release.
• Build relationships with internal customers and promote collaboration.
• Contribute to strategic business growth and innovation.

Skills

Technical project delivery

Industry experience in MOD secure environments

Secure IT platforms knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and motivational abilities

Attention to detail

Decision-making capability

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Technical Project Manager, you will lead the development and evolution of SiXworks’ internal secure IT platform, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and capable of becoming a marketable product offering for external customers. This role combines technical delivery, strategic investment management, and innovation leadership, driving SiXworks’ position as a leading IT innovator within the Defence and Security sector.

Your work may include:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Deliver technical IT projects to time, cost, and quality, ensuring all outcomes are secure by design.
• Manage the development lifecycle of the internal secure IT platform, from requirements to release.
• Plan projects comprehensively and realistically, establishing clear milestones, budgets and delivery expectations.
• Ensure projects are resourced appropriately and delivered responsively, flexibly, and efficiently.
• Apply the most appropriate project methodology and adapt governance as needed for agile, technical environments.
• Lead and maintain robust project governance, including forecasting, reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee project contracts, schedules, resources, equipment, and information.

Technical & Security Awareness

• Maintain a good understanding of relevant technologies, secure architectures, and solution options.
• Ensure internal platforms and developments meet the security requirements expected in MOD secure environments.
• Work closely with engineering and security teams to ensure compliance with best practices and accreditation pathways.

Internal Investment & Commercialisation

• Manage and prioritise internal investment initiatives that contribute to the secure IT platform and related innovations.
• Work with stakeholders to shape internal R&D concepts into commercially viable offerings.
• Ensure that platform development aligns with potential customer needs and market opportunities.
• Contribute to business cases and investment proposals for capabilities that may be sold to other organisations.
• Support early‑stage proofs‑of‑concept and demonstrators, ensuring they are positioned for future commercial adoption.

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership

• Build strong relationships with internal customers, understanding operational and business needs.
• Direct and motivate project teams, ensuring they remain engaged, informed, and aligned.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across project teams and technical groups.
• Foster a happy, fulfilling working environment and ensure fair and equal treatment of all employees and associates.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and capability development.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to SiXworks’ wider strategy in business growth, innovation, and secure technology development.
• Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge of relevant technologies, methodologies, and security domains.
• Build trust and long-term relationships with directors, colleagues, suppliers, partners, and clients.
• Maintain (at least) SC level clearance.

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

• Significant industry experience delivering technical projects within MOD secure environments.
• Experience developing and maturing internally funded IT capabilities into commercially viable offerings.
• Strong technical awareness of secure IT platforms, system architectures, and security principles.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to evaluate data, options, and performance metrics.
• Ability to operate at pace and manage multiple high priority initiatives.
• Demonstrable experience selecting and applying project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding organisational, leadership, and motivational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong decision‑making capability, informed by both technical and commercial considerations.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)