SC Cleared Project Manager

Project Manager (SC Cleared)

Location: Essex (Onsite 5 days per week initially)
Duration: ASAP to December 2026
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on SC Cleared Project Manager to join a busy delivery function on an immediate basis through to year-end. This role has been created due to increased delivery demand and capacity constraints across a broad portfolio of IT projects.

The successful candidate will be a delivery-focused Project Manager with a strong bias towards execution, accountability and outcomes. This is not a Programme Manager role. We require someone who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of projects, remove blockers and drive delivery with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of multiple IT projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Drive project progress and ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
• Manage project plans, schedules, dependencies and resources.
• Lead RAID management activities, ensuring risks and issues are actively mitigated and resolved.
• Produce and maintain project reporting, governance packs and status updates.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication across technical and business teams.
• Escalate and drive decision-making where required to prevent delivery delays.
• Coordinate internal and third-party suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain strong delivery momentum across a high-volume project portfolio.
• Ensure project objectives, timelines and business benefits remain on track.

Required Experience

Essential

• Active SC Clearance.
• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure and technology projects.
• Strong Project Management experience with demonstrable delivery ownership.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies and actions.
• Ability to work independently and rapidly establish credibility with delivery teams.
• Strong focus on achieving outcomes rather than strictly adhering to methodology.
• Experience using:
• Microsoft Project
• JIRA (primary project/task management tool)

Technical Environment

Projects are typically focused on:

• Microsoft technologies and platforms
• Infrastructure delivery
• COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) solutions
• Cyber Security initiatives
• Linux-based environments (desirable)

Delivery Approach

We are methodology-agnostic and are looking for a Project Manager who is comfortable operating across:

• Waterfall
• Agile/Scrum
• Hybrid delivery models

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to drive delivery forward, remove obstacles and ensure projects reach successful outcomes.

Working Arrangements

• Based in Essex.
• Expected onsite presence of 5 days per week initially, particularly during onboarding and project mobilisation.
• Flexibility may be considered later in the engagement based on project needs.
• Engagement runs from ASAP until December 2026.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly proactive and delivery-focused.
• Thrive in environments with limited oversight and constrained resources.
• Take full ownership of project outcomes.
• Challenge blockers and drive decisions.
• Be capable of "rolling in, delivering and rolling out" with minimal dependency on existing teams.
• Bring energy, accountability and a strong execution mindset.

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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