Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience—combined with deep‑seeded specialist capabilities—Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes.

Our Defence & Security business supports the UK Ministry of Defence in the delivery of their capabilities and objectives via a host of frameworks, not least the Project Delivery Partner framework, which sees us delivering Project Management, Project Controls, and Operational Delivery support across the land, sea, air, and corporate domains. The work we do is of international importance in ensuring our national security and that of our allies—something our team is proud to support.

The framework enables our employees to traverse a range of innovative programmes and projects, which challenge them and ensure they develop their skills to the highest levels. The support structures we have in place ensure our employee welfare and career development are achieved to the highest standards.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and a digital GP service; family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes; plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

We also give back to our communities through programmes that incorporate matched funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

We are seeking enthusiastic Project Managers with a strong track record of delivering infrastructure and built environment projects within the defence sector to join our expanding team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting clients across complex, security-sensitive programmes, contributing to the planning, coordination, and execution of critical defence infrastructure initiatives.

You will bring experience operating within highly regulated environments, with a clear understanding of the governance, assurance, and delivery challenges associated with defence estates and secure facilities. Working closely with stakeholders across government and industry, you will help enable the successful delivery of strategically important programmes that underpin national capability and operational readiness.

This role is focused across the North of the country, offering the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of defence infrastructure projects in locations including Manchester, Cumbria, the North East and beyond.

When deployed, you’ll spend the majority of your week on client sites, giving you direct exposure to high-profile programmes and the opportunity to work alongside key stakeholders at the heart of delivery. When project demands allow, you will also benefit from hybrid and remote working flexibility.

Travel across the region is a core part of the role, providing variety and the chance to contribute to a range of impactful and strategically important programmes. Occasional overnight stays may be required.

• Understand, and deliver in accordance with, organisational policies, processes, and procedures.
• Support the development and assurance of business cases as part of wider approval processes.
• Analyse, develop, support, and manage the timely and cost-effective delivery of client projects, meeting business and environmental objectives.
• Influence, support, and expedite client project delivery through effective planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting of project performance.
• Identify and effectively manage project assumptions and dependencies.
• Support identification of slippage and risk, and implement remedial or mitigating actions, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and management procedures.
• Champion the application of appropriate programme and project delivery strategies and commercial vehicles to secure successful business outcomes.
• Ensure appropriate services to the…