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Project Manager, Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Matchtech
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager, IT Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60 - 63.8 GBP Hourly GBP 60.00 63.80 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Manager (Contract) – Reading (Hybrid) – Defence & Security

We’re recruiting for a Project Manager to support the planning, coordination and delivery of sensitive projects across the defence and security sector. You’ll work under the guidance of senior project/programme managers and help keep delivery on track across scope, time and budget.

* Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working)

* Active SC clearance is mandatory

* Rate up to £63.80ph inside IR35

Key responsibilities

* Support creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules and resource allocations

* Track progress against milestones/deliverables and escalate risks or delays

* Maintain project documentation (plans, RAID logs, status reporting, action trackers)

* Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture actions and decisions

* Support stakeholder communications across technical teams, business users and suppliers

* Assist with risk and issue management (logging, mitigation follow-up)

* Support budget/resource tracking, including POs and invoices where required

* Support governance, audit and compliance requirements

Skills and experience (essential)

* Strong organisation and time-management skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Collaborative approach and ability to work in a team environment

* Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies

* MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Jira or Trello

* Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail

* Experience supporting work in MOD / Defence Digital / UK aerospace or wider defence & security environments

Desirable

* Exposure to digital transformation or technology projects

* Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches

* Experience with tools such as Azure Dev Ops and/or Jira

* Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation)

What you’ll get

* Opportunity to develop project management skills on complex, sensitive programmes

* Support and mentoring from experienced project professionals

* Exposure to governance, compliance, and structured delivery frameworks

Apply

If you’re a motivated Project Manager with active SC clearance and experience supporting defence/security programmes, please apply or get in touch to discuss
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