Senior Project Manager - Defence - SC / DV Clearance

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Senior Project Manager - Defence Location: Southampton - hybrid - 3 days per week Duration: 6-month Contract Rate: £680 - £725 per day insideIR35 Clearance: SC Clearance is required
We are supporting a major UK programme seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex bids and project delivery across advanced technology and engineering initiatives. This is a high-impact role working across the full lifecycle, from bid strategy through to delivery, within a secure and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: * Lead the development and delivery of high-quality bids and projects aligned to client requirements * Manage end-to-end project lifecycle (scope, planning, resourcing, governance, delivery) * Ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality targets * Provide challenge and assurance across project teams, plans, and estimates * Drive stakeholder engagement across clients, suppliers, and internal teams * Oversee financial management, forecasting, and commercial performance * Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation * Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes * Support business growth by identifying and contributing to new opportunities
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience delivering complex bids and projects (hardware/software or technical environments) * Strong background across pre-sales, bid management, and full project lifecycle delivery * Experience managing programmes up to £5m+ * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Strong commercial and financial acumen * Experience working within defence or highly regulated environments * Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a deadline-driven setting
Qualifications * APMP or PMP preferred
Please apply for immediate interview!
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Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
£680 - £725 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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