Project Manager in EC1

Job Description

Project Manager - Defence - SC Cleared\n\nWe are seeking a Project Manager/PMO Specialist to support the delivery of complex transformation programmes in defence and security environments. The role will focus on establishing strong programme governance, coordinating delivery activities, and ensuring effective reporting and stakeholder engagement across large-scale initiatives.\n\nWorking within multidisciplinary delivery teams, you will help drive programme structure, visibility, and control, enabling successful delivery across multiple workstreams.\n\nDue to the nature of the role, active SC clearance is required. \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProgramme Delivery Support\n\nSupport the delivery of complex programmes and projects across defence and security environments.\nCoordinate plans, milestones, dependencies, and delivery activities across multiple teams.PMO & Governance\n\nEstablish and maintain programme governance frameworks, reporting packs, and delivery controls.\nMaintain RAID logs, action trackers, and programme documentation.Stakeholder Management\n\nWork closely with programme leadership, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders.\nFacilitate planning sessions, governance meetings, and delivery reviews.Programme Performance\n\nTrack programme performance against milestones, budgets, and deliverables.\nIdentify risks, issues, and dependencies and support mitigation planning.Skills & Experience\n\nEssential\n\nExperience supporting programmes or projects in complex delivery environments.\nStrong PMO capability including governance, reporting, and programme controls.\nExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\nStrong organisational and problem-solving abilities.Desirable\n\nExperience within defence, security, or government environments.\nFamiliarity with Agile and traditional delivery methodologies.\nProfessional certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile