Project Manager

Project Manager Hampshire based with other offices in Gloucestershire and Woking, Requires 2 days p/week on site - 6 months initial contract (Inside IR35) – SC Required We are looking for a Project Manager to provide support to the Defence business unit, delivering activities across multiple concurrent projects. Areas of Responsibility * Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders * Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and milestones * Allocate and manage resources effectively * Control budgets, track costs, and ensure financial compliance * Lead and motivate cross-functional teams * Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues * Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed * Manage stakeholder communication and expectations * Maintain project documentation and reporting * Ensure quality standards are met across all deliverables * Support effective project closure, including lessons learned Knowledge & Experience Required * Proven project management experience across hardware/software delivery (up to £5m), from concept through to deployment * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Experience with bid/pre-sales activities and full project lifecycle delivery * Background working with the UK Ministry of Defence or similar environments * Commercial and financial awareness, including budgeting and negotiation * Ability to manage multiple projects, risks, and priorities in deadline-driven environments * Experience with rapid prototyping or accelerated development programmes (e.g. UORs) * Skilled in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing subcontractors/suppliers * Familiarity with product development, research, or consultancy environments * Relevant certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ, Agile) preferred