Project Manager - Defence & Technology Programmes 🚀

📍 Stevenage - hybrid working, typically 2-3 days onsite
💷 £45,000-£62,000 depending on experience

Would you like to manage complex, high-profile programmes where the outcome genuinely matters?

A leading UK defence and technology organisation is looking for a Project Manager to help deliver advanced systems and critical capability for UK and European customers.

You'll work within a large international business, bringing together multidisciplinary teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to keep demanding projects moving forward.

What you'll be doing

• Leading projects through complex and changing environments
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organisation
• Managing schedules, budgets, risks and delivery commitments
• Using EVM and project controls to monitor performance
• Supporting bids, estimates and future programme planning
• Building relationships with customers, partners and senior stakeholders
• Identifying potential problems and driving practical solutions

What we're looking for

• Experience managing complex projects or programmes
• Strong risk, schedule and stakeholder management skills
• Sound commercial judgement and problem-solving ability
• Experience with EVM, bidding or estimating would be beneficial
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• A recognised Project Management qualification would be advantageous

Previous defence experience isn't essential. Project Managers from engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, technology or other regulated environments are encouraged to apply.

You'll also have access to an established Project Management community, professional development and long-term progression opportunities.

🛡️ Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens or dual nationals holding British citizenship. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant security checks.

📩 Interested? Apply today or contact Gordon Waddell for a confidential conversation.