IT Project Manager - SC Cleared

IT Project Manager

Active SC Clearance is mandatory, although DV is preferred.

Aerospace and Defence Experience – demonstrable background delivering architecture within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environments.

This role will be based in Reading on a hybrid working basis

Job Purpose
The Junior Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects within agreed scope, time, and budget. Working under the guidance of a senior project or programme manager, you will assist in managing tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their project management career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Capability Accountabilities and Objectives
Accountabilities

Project Coordination
• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Track progress against milestones and escalate risks or delays promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation (plans, RAID logs, status reports).

Stakeholder Communication
• Support regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and capture actions.
• Ensure clear communication between technical teams, business users, and suppliers.

Risk & Issue Management
• Help identify risks and issues maintain RAID logs.
• Support mitigation planning and follow-up actions.

Budget & Resource Support
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and resource utilisation.
• Process purchase orders and invoices where required.

Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to organisational project management standards and frameworks.
• Support audit and compliance requirements for documentation and approvals.

Continuous Improvement
• Contribute ideas to improve delivery processes and team efficiency.
• Learn and apply best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

Objectives
• Timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Accuracy and completeness of project documentation.
• Positive feedback from stakeholders and team members.
• Demonstrated learning and development in project management skills.
• Projects are well-coordinated with minimal delays.
• Stakeholders receive clear, timely updates.
• Risks and issues are logged and escalated appropriately.
• Actively contributes to team improvements and demonstrate growth in PM responsibilities.

Skills and Experience

Essential
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Desirable
• Exposure to digital transformation or technology projects.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).

Desirable Qualifications:
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, Agile PM Foundation).