Senior Project Manager

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of complex Defence and National Security programmes. Reporting to a Programme Manager, you will lead medium to high complexity transition and transformation projects, ensuring delivery across scope, cost, risk, and stakeholder engagement.

DV Clearance essential.

Location : Basingstoke - full time on-site.

You will join a large, high-performing delivery function focused on delivering critical services and driving meaningful outcomes for Defence customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, requirements, and objectives


• Manage governance and agreement with Project Boards and stakeholders


• Deliver projects end-to-end, including acceptance, handover, and closure


• Ensure compliance with project methodologies and controls


• Track and report on KPIs, progress, and risks


• Manage financials, forecasting, and cost control aligned to P&L


• Lead risk management and ensure mitigation plans are in place


• Coordinate project teams and resolve delivery issues


• Ensure milestone sign-off and support commercial/invoicing processes

• Experience delivering complex projects within Defence, Government, or secure environments


• Strong background in transition and transformation programmes


• Proven ability in financial management and governance


• Confident managing senior stakeholders in complex settings


• Knowledge of structured delivery frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile)

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