Job Description

Project Management Consultant

Defence / MOD experience is a must

6 month contract

Outside IR35

Our client, a renowned entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Project Management Consultant on a contract basis. This role involves advising on processes for effectively responding to Urgent Capability Requirements (UCR) and supporting the rapid procurement, development, and deployment of mission-critical assets or solutions.

• Rapid Acquisition & Delivery: Provide advice on the acceleration of procurement and operational readiness of critical capabilities that cannot wait for standard planning or acquisition cycles.
• Risk & Crisis Management: Proactively identify roadblocks, execute rapid risk assessments, and implement mitigations to prevent project failure.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between the Integrated Programme Team (IPT) leader, sponsors, end-users, third-party vendors, and internal teams to provide high-frequency progress reports and negotiate priorities.
• Resource & Budget Management: Allocate resources efficiently and navigate dynamic cost structures where time and performance outweigh strict, traditional budgetary constraints.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure that despite expedited timelines, all final deliverables meet necessary safety, legal, and operational standards. Where standards need not be applied, negotiate with the customer for alleviation and align internal stakeholders.

• Experience: Significant experience in high-pressure project management, crisis management, or urgent operational capability delivery, especially within the defence sector. Experience with UCR delivery to the UK MOD and understanding of Defence Equipment and Support are essential. A strong engineering and technical background, with knowledge of Defence electronics, is advantageous.
• Certifications: Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to make critical, high-pressure decisions with incomplete information and lead teams through ambiguity.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Agility & Adaptability: Ability to pivot strategies and adapt to changing priorities and constraints.

If you have the expertise and drive to contribute to mission-critical defence projects and can navigate complex, high-stakes environments, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.