Senior Project Manager - Security Cleared (Fixed Term Contract)

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£55,000–£70,000 a year

Milton Keynes

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This Senior Project Manager role oversees the end-to-end delivery of major digital and technology initiatives within the UK public sector. The work involves managing project lifecycles, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams while adapting delivery methodologies to ensure successful outcomes for government clients.

Best for

Experienced project managers with a background in UK public sector digital delivery.

Non-negotiable

Current SC clearance and proven experience delivering projects within UK public sector or central government environmen…

Worth knowing

This is a fixed-term contract position.

What you need

Required

  • SC clearance

    Must already hold

  • Public sector experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Project lifecycle management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Risk management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Budget management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Team leadership

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Define and plan projects

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage project resources

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage stakeholder relationships

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Adapt delivery methodologies

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain delivery momentum

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Establish project governance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support business readiness

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…mmercial transport Role Summary We're looking for an experienced Security Cleared Senior Project Manager to take ownership of the successful delivery of major projects or multiple smaller initiatives.”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based at our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary up to £70K plus excellent company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.5 92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary We're looking for an experienced Security Cleared Senior Project Manager to take ownership of the successful delivery of major projects or multiple smaller initiatives. Proven experience delivering projects within UK public sector or central government environments and current SC clearance are must-have requirements. You'll work across the full project lifecycle, providing direction, maintaining delivery momentum and ensuring projects achieve their intended outcomes. You'll be responsible for managing plans, priorities, risks, dependencies, budgets and resources, while creating the right environment for teams to collaborate and deliver effectively. You'll work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, senior clients and external suppliers, translating between different audiences and ensuring expectations remain aligned. The role requires someone who can adapt their delivery approach to the context, using Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies as appropriate. You'll also contribute to governance, assurance, business readiness and change, while challenging processes and removing obstacles that could prevent successful delivery. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the definition, planning and successful delivery of major projects or multiple smaller initiatives. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, priorities, budgets and resources throughout the project lifecycle. Lead and support multidisciplinary teams, creating an environment where people can collaborate effectively and deliver outcomes. Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, clients and external suppliers, communicating effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. Select and adapt appropriate delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches. Maintain delivery momentum by identifying and removing blockers, managing dependencies and providing delivery confidence. Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, assurance, reporting and decision-making processes. Manage commercial and financial aspects of delivery, balancing cost, value and project outcomes. Support business readiness and change, ensuring projects are positioned for successful adoption and benefits realisation. Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex digital, technology or busines

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