Senior Project Manager
Location: Bristol - Hybrid (Mon/Fri WFH, Tue-Thur in office)
Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
Our Client is a leading provider of advanced military vehicle solutions and they are seeking a seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives across commercial and government sectors.
This role offers full lifecycle ownership-from strategy and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout-while managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
You will play a pivotal role in driving strategic outcomes, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of PMO practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with strong technical acumen and proven experience in delivering results in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale projects and programs.
- Oversee complete project lifecycle: scope, requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
- Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Define vision, KPIs, and success criteria aligned with business strategy and contractual requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory frameworks
- Act as primary liaison for customers, including senior business leaders and government officials.
- Communicate risks, issues, and performance updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support capture and pursuit efforts for new program opportunities.
- Mentor and coach junior project managers and contribute to PMO maturity.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination).
- Strong decision-making skills in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with SharePoint and Power BI.
- Experience in regulated environments such as defence, aerospace, or manufacturing.
If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more please apply now!!
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
