Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst

Role:
Project Manager Salary: from £45 - 60,000

Location:

Portsmouth Intro Sirius Digital are a rapidly growing software engineering consultancy firm, renowned for our reputation and our keen ability to understand and meet customer requirements effectively. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end software engineering services.

This role offers the opportunity to work with these teams to operate across multiple sectors, including defence, energy, transport and health, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions. We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of a range of high-profile Agile and Waterfall technology projects within the business. This is a unique opportunity to join a practitioner-led team working on projects that have real impact, in modelling & simulation and autonomy.

You will be joining a forward-thinking function at a pivotal moment, playing a key role in helping the business mature its agile delivery capability and strengthen project governance across a growing portfolio.

The Role As a Project Manager, you will be the right-hand support to the Portfolio Manager, leading from the front to drive delivery excellence, and embed agile and waterfall practices within our software development projects that deliver key tools to our customers in areas such as Modelling & Simulation and Autonomy projects using cutting edge technology Responsibilities will include:
Provide end-to-end project and programme management support, ensuring the delivery of tasks to time, cost, and quality standards. Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, including resource management, risk assessment, and progress reporting. Apply agile and waterfall methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and hybrid frameworks to drive consistency and efficiency. Act as Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies and promoting agile maturity across teams.

Deliver quality controls and standards on projects in line with the organisations Quality Management System (QMS). Facilitate stakeholder management by developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Monitor project performance using key metrics, analysing trends and providing actionable insights to senior leaders. Lead the preparation of project plans, proposals, and reports to ensure consistency and adherence to client requirements.

Drive information management across the company, contributing to the development and maintenance of robust data systems and dashboards. Support business development activities, including bid preparation and framework management. Represent the company in client-facing roles, maintaining high standards of professionalism and delivery excellence. Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Contributing to the Sirius P3M Community of practi ce About Yo u:
You are a delivery-focused project manager who thrives in structured and complex environments. You combine hands-on delivery capability with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and the agility to adapt to a hybrid (agile/waterfall) setting. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following attribute s:
Esse ntial Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles with cyber, digital or software projects Educated to degree level or equivalent Hold a relevant professional project management qualification (e.g. APM, APMG Agile PM, PRINCE2, MSP)
Agile and waterfall background, ideally Scrum Master or SAFe certified.

Experience of using tools such as Jira, Asana or Trello Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality standards using agile and hybrid methodologies. Experience working in a consultancy environment or with government clients. Demonstrable experience in:
Delivering quality on projects Managing multiple projects simultaneously Managing stakeholder relationships effectively Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads…