Project Manager - Defence
Permanent
£65K - £80K + Bonus + Benefits
Hybrid Working - Southampton - 2 days per week
SC/DV Clearance or eligibility is required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a highly respected technology organisation delivering complex solutions across secure government and defence environments.
Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, analysts, and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering innovative projects that support critical national capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
* Lead project delivery activities throughout the full life cycle, ensuring successful outcomes against cost, quality and timescale objectives
* Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
* Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues
* Track project performance and provide accurate reporting and forecasting
* Support project mobilisation, governance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Facilitate project meetings and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams

Skills and Experience:
* Proven Project Management experience within engineering, technology, defence, aerospace, security, or highly regulated environments
* Experience delivering product development, technology, research, or consultancy-based projects
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent Project Management qualification
* Experience working within structured project delivery frameworks
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment

Desirable Experience:
* Defence, National Security, Aerospace, or Government programmes
* Product development and engineering delivery
* Risk, financial, and resource management
* Agile and traditional project delivery methodologies

Please apply for immediate interview!

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