Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager - Stoke - Hybrid - £60,000

The Role

An established organisation delivering secure ICT services into highly regulated government and defence environments is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong technical background to join their growing delivery team.

You will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, managing complex, technical programmes varying in size from initial planning through to execution, testing, and service transition. These projects sit within secure and high-impact environments, so attention to detail, structure, and governance is critical.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work closely with engineering teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, refining delivery processes and contributing to best practices across the wider project function.

Requirements

• Able to get SC/DV Clearance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management
• Background working in defence, national security, or highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of technical concepts and delivery lifecycles
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent)
• Experience with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence
• Ability to manage large budgets, timelines, risks, and resources effectively
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirables

• ITIL Foundation (or similar service management knowledge)
• Experience managing secure or infrastructure-based projects
• Background working with cross-functional technical teams
• Experience in process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

The Company

This organisation operates within the defence and government sector, delivering secure, fully managed ICT services to clients with complex and demanding requirements.

They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions, while also fostering a culture that prioritises employee development, collaboration, and long-term progression.

With a strong pipeline of projects and continued investment in delivery capability, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you can make a tangible impact while developing your career in a secure and evolving sector.

The role is hybrid (typically 3 days a week in office) based out of Stoke with a salary of £60,000. Further benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases up to 30 with years of service, 4% pension scheme, clear progression opportunities plus much more.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC/DV).
This typically requires:

• British citizenship or long-term UK residency
• Ability to pass full vetting checks

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If you're an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex technical projects in secure environments, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Technical Project Manager - Stoke - Hybrid - £60,000

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