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Connecting Talent to opportunity

IT Project Manager (Security Cleared)

Expired

Job Description:

A reputable defence organisation has a requirement for 2 x IT Project Managers to join them on a contract basis working Inside IR35. They will need to already hold valid SC Clearance.

IT currently has a requirement for two Project Managers starting at the end of August at the latest (on completion of the AWE Induction process). The roles are for two months and six months, with the potential for reassignment to other projects on completion.

Project Manager 1 will cover two or three part time project management roles, over a period of two months. One of these projects is likely to be the replacement of an existing SharePoint 2013 permission to publish with a modern O365 Power Platform workflow process.

Project Manager 2 will lead the Transition Phase 2 project over six months. This will involve managing a number of BAU / Managed Tasks requested by multiple areas of the business (Finance, SCM, HR, Risk etc.). Most of these will be linked to the AWE Fusion application. The work will require close collaboration with multiple stakeholders across AWE.


The Project Managers will be responsible for the successful delivery of the projects and are required to follow the applicable processes (e.g. project delivery, resource management, reporting, change control, asset change management). They will also need to use tools and systems such as SharePoint, Project Online and PowerBI.

Essential Skill and Experience required -

  • Prince 2 or equivalent project management qualification
  • Extensive experience of managing IT related projects using both waterfall/linear and agile approaches
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proactive attitude and ability to drive issues through to resolution
  • Up-to-date security clearance to SC level

Contracts working inside IR35, paying in the region of £500-£550 per day through an umbrella, rate negotiable depending on experience. PAYE and Deemed rates available on request.

You will be required to be on site in Reading, Berkshire.

  • Job Type

    Contract, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Other