Project Management Professional

Project Management / PMO Professional

We are looking for a Project Management / PMO professional to support a large-scale programme for a Defence client. You will work in a complex environment, supporting the Project Manager with governance, planning, reporting, RAID management, financial tracking and stakeholder coordination.

• Supporting the Project Manager with day‑to‑day project and programme management.
• Maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones and actions.
• Managing RAID logs, reporting and project governance.
• Supporting financial tracking, forecasting and change control.
• Coordinating internal teams, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Supporting delivery across time, cost, scope and quality.
• Ensuring project documentation, assurance and audit requirements are maintained.

• Minimum 2 years' PMO / Project Support experience.
• Experience working across projects through the full lifecycle.
• Defence, National Security or Government experience highly desirable.
• Strong experience with project governance, reporting, RAID and financial management.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile or SAFe methodologies.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders in complex and challenging environments.
• Experience supporting technology/ICT projects would be advantageous.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award‑winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations.

Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award‑winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise:
International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note:

If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.