Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Location: Bristol - Hybrid (Mon/Fri WFH, Tue-Thur in office)
Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Salary: Competitive

About the Role
Our Client is a leading provider of advanced military vehicle solutions and they are seeking a seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives across commercial and government sectors.

This role offers full lifecycle ownership-from strategy and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout-while managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.

You will play a pivotal role in driving strategic outcomes, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the continuous improvement of PMO practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with strong technical acumen and proven experience in delivering results in challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale projects and programs.
• Oversee complete project lifecycle: scope, requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Define vision, KPIs, and success criteria aligned with business strategy and contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory frameworks
• Act as primary liaison for customers, including senior business leaders and government officials.
• Communicate risks, issues, and performance updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support capture and pursuit efforts for new program opportunities.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers and contribute to PMO maturity.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination).
• Strong decision-making skills in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with SharePoint and Power BI.
• Experience in regulated environments such as defence, aerospace, or manufacturing.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more please apply now

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.