Project Manager

Project Manager (Contract) – Reading (Hybrid) – Defence & Security We’re recruiting for a Project Manager to support the planning, coordination and delivery of sensitive projects across the defence and security sector. You'll work under the guidance of senior project/programme managers and help keep delivery on track across scope, time and budget.

Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working) Active SC clearance is mandatory Rate up to £63.80ph inside IR35 Key responsibilities Support creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules and resource allocations Track progress against milestones/deliverables and escalate risks or delays Maintain project documentation (plans, RAID logs, status reporting, action trackers) Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture actions and decisions Support stakeholder communications across technical teams, business users and suppliers Assist with risk and issue management (logging, mitigation follow-up) Support budget/resource tracking, including POs and invoices where required Support governance, audit and compliance requirements Skills and experience (essential) Strong organisation and time-management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Collaborative approach and ability to work in a team environment Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Jira or Trello Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail Experience supporting work in MOD / Defence Digital / UK aerospace or wider defence & security environments Desirable Exposure to digital transformation or technology projects Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps and/or Jira Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation) What you’ll get Opportunity to develop project management skills on complex, sensitive programmes Support and mentoring from experienced project professionals Exposure to governance, compliance, and structured delivery frameworks Apply If you're a motivated Project Manager with active SC clearance and experience supporting defence/security programmes, please apply or get in touch ...

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