Project Manager / PMO Specialist - Defence - SC Cleared

We are seeking a Project Manager/PMO Specialist to support the delivery of complex transformation programmes in defence and national 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.

Working within multidisciplinary delivery teams, you will help drive programme structure, visibility, and control, enabling successful delivery across multiple workstreams.

Due to the nature of the role, active SC clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery Support

• Support the delivery of complex programmes and projects across defence and security environments.
• Coordinate plans, milestones, dependencies, and delivery activities across multiple teams.

PMO & Governance

• Establish and maintain programme governance frameworks, reporting packs, and delivery controls.
• Maintain RAID logs, action trackers, and programme documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with programme leadership, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate planning sessions, governance meetings, and delivery reviews.

Programme Performance

• Track programme performance against milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies and support mitigation planning.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience supporting programmes or projects in complex delivery environments.
• Strong PMO capability including governance, reporting, and programme controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• Experience within defence, national security, or government environments.
• Familiarity with Agile and traditional delivery methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile.