SC Cleared Project Manager at IDPP, Reading, 12 Months, £500 per day

SC Cleared Project Manager - Systems Engineering

Location: Reading onsite
Rate: £500 per day, Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Contract role

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Systems Engineering to lead and coordinate engineering and technology projects, ensuring successful delivery against agreed timelines, budgets and objectives.

You will work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to manage project plans, track progress, resolve issues and maintain effective communication with stakeholders. The role will involve supporting Agile delivery practices, managing project risks and dependencies, and driving continuous improvement.

The position is primarily remote, with occasional onsite attendance in Reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project schedules, milestones, budgets and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, assumptions, dependencies and opportunities.
• Facilitate Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups and sprint reviews.
• Support Product Owners and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
• Identify and resolve project blockers, promoting continuous improvement.
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project governance and organisational standards.
• Manage project costs and support effective resource planning.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience managing software, systems or platform engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling and risk and dependency management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Valid Security Check (SC) clearance is mandatory.
• Must be a single British passport holder you cannot duel nationality. This is due to the high security requirements of the project.