Senior Project Manager

About This Role

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex defense projects, ensuring all contractual, financial, technical, and quality outcomes meet customer expectations. Drive operational excellence and ensure compliance with national and international defense regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish project governance and allocate team roles
• Lead project initiation, scope control, and milestone delivery
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and PMO tools
• Negotiate and manage scope changes where required
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Oversee procurement and ensure technical solutions meet customer needs
• Conduct and manage gate reviews to ensure technical and commercial integrity
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and scope alignment
• Act as liaison between external clients and internal teams
• Deliver regular progress updates on financial, technical, schedule, and risk aspects

Requirements

• Minimum BEng/BSc. Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• 6–8 years’ experience in project and operational management
• Formal training in Project Management
• Proven track record in managing budgets, resources, and schedules within complex engineering or defence environments
• Strong background in compliance with arms control, import/export regulations, and international trade laws

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc. Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• 6-8 years’ experience in project and operational management, including customer and stakeholder engagement, non-co-located team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

* Required skills