Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience-combined with deep-seated 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.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Project Managers with proven delivery experience to join our team and support the successful delivery of some of the UK's most complex and challenging projects and programmes. In this role, you will work closely with our clients, leading projects from inception through to completion and ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

You will play a key role in coordinating stakeholders, managing project risks and opportunities, and driving successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The position is primarily based in Bristol and the surrounding area, with a requirement to be on-site at least one/two days per week, with the remainder of the week offering hybrid or remote working flexibility.

• 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 project are coordinated and delivered through technical, engineering, project controls, commercial, and financial support functions.
• Maintain project records, information, and history accurately and in line with policy.
• Ensure learning from experience is captured and apply…