Are you an experienced Project or Programme Manager with a strong background in delivering complex ICT, infrastructure, networking, interoperability, or secure information system projects within Defence or government environments? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Evodia Limited is working on behalf of a leading client to find a highly capable Project Manager for a pivotal role based in Corsham, Wiltshire, with an immediate start available.
About the Role
This is a contract opportunity until March 2028, offering a daily rate of up to £650 (Inside IR35). The position requires onsite presence four days a week to lead the delivery of the OpNET Federated Mission Networking (FMN) Spiral 6 Data Centric Interoperability (DCI) Pilot. You will be responsible for managing all facets of this critical project, ensuring delivery meets timescales, quality standards, security requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, mobilisation, execution, monitoring, and project closure activities for the FMN Spiral 6 DCI Pilot.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource forecasts.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including solution architects, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, and interoperability experts.
- Manage risks, dependencies, issues, and change control to keep the project on-track.
- Engage with senior stakeholders from Defence Digital, NSoIT(D), NATO, coalition partners, and delivery organisations.
- Ensure compliance with governance, security standards, and contractual obligations.
- Support project reporting, governance reviews, technical design reviews, and acceptance activities.
- Document lessons learned and ensure smooth project handover and closure.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' proven experience managing complex ICT/security projects in a high-security environment, ideally within MOD, Defence Digital, NATO, NSoIT(D), or OpNET. You’ll need:
- Extensive experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- A track record leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Good knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including MS Project, JIRA, or Confluence.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder engagement effectively.
- A current DV clearance or a current SC clearance, with willingness and eligibility to undergo DV clearance.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical details clearly to a range of audiences.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience delivering secure, accredited solutions within Defence or Government environments.
- Keen understanding of Federation Mission Networking (FMN) standards, Data Centric Interoperability (DCI), IAM, PKI, and cyber security.
- Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches.
- Professional project management certification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, PMP, or equivalent.
- A relevant university degree in Project Management, Engineering, IT, or Computer Science.
Why Apply?
This role offers a stimulating environment where your expertise will directly contribute to national security and defence capabilities. You'll be working alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative setting, with full support in managing complex technical projects. If you're seeking a challenging opportunity that values professionalism, integrity, and technical excellence, we encourage you to get in touch with us.
Next Steps
If you meet these criteria and are ready to take on this rewarding project, please submit your application. Evodia Limited acts as an employment business for this vacancy and is committed to transparent, straightforward recruitment processes. We look forward to supporting you on your next career move.