Project Manager - Defence - SC Clearance

Project Manager - Defence Permanent £65K - £80K + Bonus + Benefits Hybrid Working - Southampton - 2 days per week SC / DV Clearance or eligibility is required An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a highly respected technology organisation delivering complex solutions across secure government and defence environments. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, analysts, and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering innovative projects that support critical national capabilities. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations * Lead project delivery activities throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring successful outcomes against cost, quality and timescale objectives * Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders * Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues * Track project performance and provide accurate reporting and forecasting * Support project mobilisation, governance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives * Facilitate project meetings and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams Skills and Experience: * Proven Project Management experience within engineering, technology, defence, aerospace, security, or highly regulated environments * Experience delivering product development, technology, research, or consultancy-based projects * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent Project Management qualification * Experience working within structured project delivery frameworks * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment Desirable Experience: * Defence, National Security, Aerospace, or Government programmes * Product development and engineering delivery * Risk, financial, and resource management * Agile and traditional project delivery methodologies Please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds