At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex projects in a high-profile Defence digital programme.
- Company: Join a mission-critical team transforming national defence capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, flexible working, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a highly regulated sector.
- Why this job: Shape delivery approaches and improve project practices in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management with SFIA 3 qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.
Location: Manchester (3-4 days per week on site)
Duration: 12 months
Rate: £60ph Inside IR35 (SFIA 3 Qualification)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37.5 per week
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to join a high-profile Defence digital and transformation programme, working embedded directly within key client environments? This is a rare opportunity to be part of mission-critical national programmes where your delivery will directly support secure, complex, and large-scale defence capability transformation.
The Role
As a Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams that may be co-located or distributed across multiple sites. You will act as a trusted delivery lead, responsible for ensuring outcomes are delivered to time, cost, quality, and security requirements in a highly regulated environment. You will also play a key role in shaping delivery approaches, improving capability, and embedding modern project delivery practices within client organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full project lifecycle delivery from initiation through to closure
- Manage and direct project teams across multi-site and hybrid environments
- Own delivery of contracted work to time, cost, quality and governance standards
- Manage stakeholder engagement at all levels, including senior client stakeholders
Project Manager - Manchester SFIA 3 Qualification employer: Carrington West
Join a leading organisation in the Defence sector, where you will be part of transformative projects that have a significant impact on national security. Our Manchester office fosters a collaborative work culture, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can grow your skills while contributing to mission-critical programmes. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we provide a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages you to make a difference.
