Project Manager - DV cleared
+9 months +
+Hybrid working in Corsham
+DV clearance - current active clearance is essential
+Inside IR35
+£600 - £625 a day
+Sole British national - due to nature of the project
We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Project Manager / SQUAD Lead to join a high-profile government programme based in Corsham. This is an exciting opportunity to lead Agile delivery within a secure environment, working closely with technical teams, programme leadership, and customer stakeholders to deliver critical IT capabilities.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful Agile delivery across Programme Increments while acting as the key interface between the Development Squad, Project Managers, and Business stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the customer to agree deployment schedules for each Programme Increment and ensuring compliance with governance processes.
- Driving effective communication and collaboration across multiple delivery teams.
- Taking accountability for the delivery of the Core IT Platform, including the design, build, and stabilisation of Factory, SIT, Pre-Production, and Production environments.
- Working closely with the Programme Manager and Technical Lead to ensure Agile delivery artefacts are maintained and aligned with programme objectives.
- Leading daily stand-ups and managing sprint delivery, ensuring teams remain focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Building strong relationships with customer stakeholders and acting as the primary point of contact throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Managing inter-team dependencies and collaborating with other Agile teams to achieve programme objectives.
- Facilitating the resolution of risks, issues, and blockers to maintain delivery momentum.
- Supporting continuous improvement across Agile delivery practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance.
- Proven experience delivering complex IT projects within Agile environments.
- Strong Project Management and Agile delivery experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and foster collaboration.
- Experience leading daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies.
- A delivery-focused approach with a track record of meeting programme objectives.
- Experience managing dependencies, risks, and resolving delivery blockers.
- Accountability for the successful delivery of complex IT infrastructure or platform environments.