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Senior Project Manager Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\nForward Role<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Role<\/strong><\/td>\nSenior Project Manager<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\nNot specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Type<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nCheltenham, Gloucestershire, England<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Requirements<\/h2>\n

What we're looking for<\/h3>\n
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  • Background in delivering software-based projects within government agencies or similar organisations.<\/li>\n
  • Extensive experience in managing projects that range from conceptual research through to sub-system development, delivery, and support of programmes up to \u00a35m.<\/li>\n
  • Strong understanding of agile principles and hands-on experience with agile ceremonies.<\/li>\n
  • Previous experience of working within multi-disciplined projects<\/li>\n
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.<\/li>\n
  • Commercial awareness across budgets, risk management, and forecasting.<\/li>\n
  • Ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing delivery teams.<\/li>\n
  • You will ideally hold a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Due to the nature of the client’s work, you are required to hold a high level of security clearance.<\/p>\n

    As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
    Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.<\/p>\n

    The role<\/h2>\n

    We are working with a leading consultancy who are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team on a high-profile government programme. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a large, complex software delivery project and play a key role in driving outcomes across Central Government and Defence.<\/p>\n

    What you'll do<\/h3>\n
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    • Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets.<\/li>\n
    • Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and turn them into delivery plans.<\/li>\n
    • Provide project planning and support on activities including bids and proposals<\/li>\n
    • Manage project governance, reporting, and risk management activities, ensuring robust decision-making and timely issue resolution<\/li>\n
    • Managing customer and partner relationships, acting as a key point of engagement.<\/li>\n
    • Applying agile and scaled agile practices, alongside traditional project management methods.<\/li>\n
    • Providing strong leadership and direction to delivery teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Senior Project Manager – National Security & Defence<\/h3>\n

      Location:<\/strong> Cheltenham, Gloucester (Hybrid Working)
      Clearance Required:<\/strong> eDV clearance<\/p>\n

      Salary<\/strong> – \u00a375,000 -\u00a390,000 + excellent benefits<\/p>\n

      As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring successful project delivery from end to end. You’ll lead teams, manage stakeholders, and adapt delivery methods to fit the needs of fast-moving and high-impact technology projects.<\/p>\n

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