Working within the PMO and reporting to the IBP Lead, you will manage cross-functional projects involving process redesign, systems implementation, operating model change and governance improvement. You will support UK readiness for a future enterprise resource planning transformation, ensuring projects deliver measurable benefits and align with established project management frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full accountability for assigned transformation initiatives from mobilisation to implementation and handover
Develop and maintain project plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, benefits and resources
Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring clear ownership and accountability
Manage project governance, reporting and assurance in line with organisational standards
Identify, assess and mitigate delivery risks, escalating issues where appropriate
Drive stakeholder engagement across operational, functional and leadership teams
Support process standardisation, system implementation, operating model redesign and capability improvement
Prepare and present clear updates for senior stakeholders, steering committees and programme boards
Job Requirements:
Proven experience as a Transformation Delivery Manager or Project Manager delivering complex projects end to end
Experience managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders within complex, matrixed environments
Strong experience delivering process, systems or operating model change
Excellent planning, organisation and execution skills with a focus on measurable outcomes
Ability to work autonomously, take ownership and drive delivery with limited supervision
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including confidence engaging with senior leaders
Experience producing high-quality project documentation, reporting and governance materials
Formal project management training or certification, with eligibility for relevant project management tier certification
Desirable Experience:
Experience delivering transformation within large, regulated or complex organisations
Exposure to enterprise resource planning, planning tools or data platform implementations
Experience working within a formal enterprise PMO or governance framework
Understanding of change management and supporting the adoption of new processes and systems
Background in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence or technology environments
Ability to bring structure to under-defined initiatives and work effectively with senior transformation leaders
Benefits:
25 days' holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
Contributory pension scheme
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
Flexible benefits, including health cash plan, dental cover and cycle-to-work schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave policies
37-hour working week with an early Friday finish
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities, plus paid volunteering days
This role is full-time at 37 hours per week and requires eligibility for Security Check clearance. If you are an experienced Delivery Manager with a strong background in transformation and project delivery, apply now to support important change across the defence and security sector
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year