Project Manager - SC cleared

Project Manager - Sc cleared

+6 months +

+Hybrid - 3 days on site in Reading

+Inside IR35

+ 78 - 85 ph

+SC cleared

+Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a new Digital HR solution within a complex and fast-paced environment.

This role will take ownership from RFP and supplier selection through implementation, go-live, and transition into BAU operations. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery partners, architects, and business teams to ensure successful delivery of secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of a Digital HR solution
• Manage project governance, plans, budgets, risks, and reporting
• Support and coordinate RFP, supplier selection, and contract mobilisation activities
• Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators
• Drive stakeholder engagement across HR, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams
• Oversee go-live, hypercare, and operational handover activities
• Ensure delivery aligns with governance, architecture, security, and assurance standards

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering COTS and/or SaaS HR solutions
• Experience delivering HR implementations from RFP through to live operation
• Strong supplier and third-party management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
• Strong understanding of project governance and assurance processes
• Experience working in Agile or Hybrid delivery environments
• Experience using Azure DevOps
• Experience within Defence, Aerospace
• Active SC Clearance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing programme environment delivering high-profile digital transformation projects.