IT Project Manager - eDV Clearance required

eDV Project Manager - Digital Transformation

£750-£775 per day Inside IR35

6 months + very likely extension

Early June start

Hybrid Cheltenham (3 days on, 2 days WFH)

iO Associates is working with a major consultancy who regularly partner with the UK's leading National Security and Defence clients.

Having previously placed over 35 consultants with this client, we are now looking to bring in an IT Project Manager to help lead their Cheltenham based technology transformation programmes.

For this role, you will need to hold active and transferrable eDV clearance due to the nature of the programme: eDV clearance is a UK Security Clearance classification where to be eligible, you must have lived in the UK for 10 years + and have gone through a 6-12 month vetting process. Please do not apply if you haven't completed this process.

Bio:

As a Project Manager, you will understand and manage complex practical, technical, and commercial issues, work with a broad range of stakeholders, and lead the delivery of competitive bids for further work with their clients where appropriate.

Skills and experience

1. APMP, Prince2 or equiv. qualified ideal
2. Practical experience of Agile / Scrum is highly desirable
3. Experience of leading and motivating teams towards successful delivery
4. Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
5. Experience seeing projects through the full SDLC and Project life cycle
6. Excellent analytical skills
7. Proven ability to solve problems creatively
8. Customer Focused; delivers a high level of customer services to our external and internal customers
9. A strong element of a client relationship management and people leadership.
10. Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
11. The ability to manage all aspects of project delivery including forecasting, planning, risk and change management and financial reporting
12. An ability to communicate in written and verbal form with people at every level