Hybrid Defence Project Manager – Lead Complex Programmes

We Served; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Plymouth is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects with a multidisciplinary team. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring 35 hours a week split between office and home. Candidates must have a strong background in project management and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. Though leadership experience is vital, the successful candidate will also be expected to manage budgets and risks effectively as part of high-stakes projects in a defense environment. Further, a pivotal requirement includes the ability to obtain necessary security clearance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Volunteer paid leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in schedule planning and management.
• Strong background in risk, opportunity and issue management.
• Practical knowledge of budgeting, cost control and financial oversight.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience engaging, influencing and managing stakeholders and communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined project scope, setting direction and deploying resources.
• Manage and develop people across direct and matrix structures.
• Oversee governance, processes and reporting.
• Control financial and operational resources aligned with cost, time and quality.
• Lead risk and issue management activities.

Skills

Schedule planning and management

Risk, opportunity and issue management

Budgeting and cost control

Team management and development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

APM Project Management Qualification or a degree in a STEM or business discipline

Job description

A leading defense organization in Plymouth is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects with a multidisciplinary team. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring 35 hours a week split between office and home. Candidates must have a strong background in project management and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. Though leadership experience is vital, the successful candidate will also be expected to manage budgets and risks effectively as part of high-stakes projects in a defense environment. Further, a pivotal requirement includes the ability to obtain necessary security clearance.