Lead the delivery of complex Defence and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) projects, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives
Manage project lifecycle activities across CADMID phases, from concept and assessment through to delivery and in-service support
Support bid and proposal activities, including planning, resource estimation, risk identification, and transition into delivery
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, and partners to deliver integrated solutions
Establish and maintain project management plans, including schedules, budgets, risk registers, and reporting frameworks
Ensure compliance with MOD or industry governance, assurance processes, and contractual requirements
Engage with senior stakeholders, providing clear reporting, issue resolution, and decision support

Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Proven experience managing delivery of complex projects across full lifecycle phases
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and suppliers within complex delivery environments and bid activities
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP, or hybrid approaches)
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
Strong commercial awareness, including contract management and financial control
Professional certification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, MSP) [highly desirable]
Familiarity with MOD governance frameworks and delivery environments [desirable]
Understanding of project controls, reporting, and assurance processes

Project Manager

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