Project Manager - SC cleared

Project Manager - Sc cleared

+6 months +

+Hybrid - 3 days on site in Reading

+Inside IR35

+£78 - £85 ph

+SC cleared

+Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a new Digital HR solution within a complex and fast-paced environment.

This role will take ownership from RFP and supplier selection through implementation, go-live, and transition into BAU operations. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery partners, architects, and business teams to ensure successful delivery of secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle delivery of a Digital HR solution
Manage project governance, plans, budgets, risks, and reporting
Support and coordinate RFP, supplier selection, and contract mobilisation activities
Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators
Drive stakeholder engagement across HR, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams
Oversee go-live, hypercare, and operational handover activities
Ensure delivery aligns with governance, architecture, security, and assurance standards

Essential Experience

Proven experience delivering COTS and/or SaaS HR solutions
Experience delivering HR implementations from RFP through to live operation
Strong supplier and third-party management experience
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
Strong understanding of project governance and assurance processes
Experience working in Agile or Hybrid delivery environments
Experience using Azure Dev Ops

Experience with in Defence, Aerospace
Active SC Clearance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing programme environment delivering high-profile digital transformation projects