Senior Project Manager

18 Days Old

Senior Project Manager - Defence Technology Projects

Are you a driven, experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge in cutting‑edge defence technology? If you thrive on variety, enjoy solving meaningful problems, and want to work in an environment where your ideas genuinely matter, this could be an outstanding opportunity for you.

We bring together talented people - engineers, scientists, analysts, creatives - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to innovate. What unites us is a shared mission: to build technology that protects what matters most, today and for the future.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a confident, proactive Senior Project Manager to join our Defence-focused team. You'll lead the bid and delivery of a diverse range of hardware and software development programmes - from early research and rapid prototyping through to full solution delivery.

You'll be at the heart of programmes that shape the future of defence capability, working closely with technical teams, customer stakeholders, and delivery partners.

This role offers:

End‑to‑end ownership of complex, high-impact projects
The chance to work across UK and international defence initiatives
A supportive culture where autonomy and creativity are genuinely valued

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the delivery of clear, competitive bids alongside technical and account teams
Managing hardware and software projects from concept through to completion
Providing strong assurance and governance to ensure milestones are met
Building excellent relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners
Planning and supporting trials, demonstrations, and key events
Managing project finances, resources, risks, and dependencies
Creating and leading highly effective project teams with clear objectives
Driving opportunities for expansion and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

A degree or equivalent professional background
APMP, PMP, or similar project management accreditation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Proven experience delivering defence-related hardware/software projects (up to ~£5m)
Confidence working across all stages of the project lifecycle
Solid commercial understanding, including financial forecasting
Experience engaging with the UK Ministry of Defence or Prime contractors (desirable)
Flexible, collaborative mindset and ability to navigate complex delivery environments

Why Join Us?

You'll have access to:

A competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits (health, wellbeing, lifestyle, savings & protection)
A friendly, inclusive, and creative working culture
Active internal communities and groups for people with shared technical and non‑technical interests
Genuine opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful, mission-led projectsWe're committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who want to make a difference.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires DV Clearance (or eligibility to obtain it). To qualify, you must be a UK national and have lived in the UK for the past 10 years
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Location:
Portsmouth
Salary:
£80,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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