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

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

Hold eDV but this role isn't quite right for you?

iO have multiple roles across a variety of clients and we are therefore keen to hear from anyone who holds eDV clearance and would be open to working on a Hybrid basis in: Cheltenham, Manchester, Milton Keynes or London.