Project Manager - SC Cleared

inside IR35Plymouth, EnglandContractSenior Project Sponsor / Project Manager - Defence InfrastructureOverviewWe're recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Sponsor to support major infrastructure delivery within a complex defence environment.

You'll sit at the centre of a large multi-stakeholder programme, working with delivery partners and approvals authorities to drive outcomes against agreed Performance, Cost and Time (PCT) objectives, applying a strong systems-led approach.

Location: HMNB Devonport, Plymouth (3 days/week onsite)ResponsibilitiesProject objective setting & requirements management: own requirements across the lifecycle (infrastructure requirements, functional requirements, success criteria)Stakeholder management: identify, analyse, engage and align internal/external stakeholders and SMEs; capture requirements and secure commitmentThought leadership: protect benefits; act as a critical friend to the Project Manager through support and constructive challenge; ensure the team is set up for success and properly resourcedGovernance: establish and apply effective governance and enable timely decision-making and controlPerformance reporting: review and report performance to leadership teams for assurance, challenge and supportEssential experienceStrong infrastructure delivery backgroundGood understanding of requirements managementComplex product/project delivery experienceExperience supporting organisational design developmentConfident working with approvals authorities and other government departments (e.g.

Cabinet Office, HMT)Excellent stakeholder management skills (able to align competing interests)Experience developing/applying governance to projects or change initiativesDesirableInfrastructure or equipment project delivery experienceExperience in integrated teams with mixed workforces (civilian/military/contractors)Strong Microsoft 365 capabilityAPM qualification (APMQ or equivalent) or qualified by experienceTechnical degree (ideally)INCOSE membershipEngineering background beneficialPLP (Project Leadership Programme)Awareness of NEC4

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