Cleared Project Manager

An exceptional opportunity for a senior Cleared Project Manager to shape the future of Defence & Government in London.

Defence programmes in the UK run on people who can hold a complex build together under scrutiny, cleared personnel who understand both the technical detail and the security context. This is an enterprise organisation with 250+ staff, a recognised name in Defence & Government delivery, running large-scale programmes for government clients. They need a Cleared Project Manager who's done this before and doesn't need the basics explained twice.

Here's what you'll be doing

Own delivery of complex Defence & Government programmes from initiation through to closeout, managing scope, budget and schedule across multiple workstreams

Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, translating technical progress into clear reporting they can act on

Manage security-cleared teams and subcontractors, making sure resourcing and clearances stay aligned with programme milestones

Identify and mitigate programme risk before it becomes programme cost. This is a senior role, so judgement matters as much as process

Chair governance boards and steering meetings, holding suppliers and internal teams to agreed commitments

Maintain compliance with MOD and government project frameworks throughout the delivery lifecycle

Here are the skills you'll need

Active SC or DV clearance, or clear eligibility for one (non-negotiable for this role)

Proven track record managing large-scale programmes within Defence & Government, ideally MOD or wider public sector

Formal project management qualification (Prince2, MSP or APM equivalent)

Strong stakeholder management skills. You'll be reporting to senior government clients as well as internal leadership

Commercial awareness, budgeting experience and confidence managing supplier contracts

The ability to stay calm and decisive when a programme hits a wall. It happens. What matters is what you do next

Key perks and benefits

£62,000 to £79,500, depending on experience

Hybrid working from London, with flexibility built around programme needs

Private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced pension scheme and performance-based bonuses

Structured career development within an established industry leader

Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?

Defence spending isn't slowing down, and neither is the demand for cleared project managers who can deliver. London remains the centre of gravity for this sector, with more Defence & Government programmes headquartered here than anywhere else in the UK. Few fields offer this level of job security alongside genuinely meaningful work, and the people who do it well tend to build long, well-rewarded careers.

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