Defence Sector Project Lead

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Capgemini Engineering Full time
Job Title: Senior Manager - Maritime Projects

Location: Flexible, with 2 days per week in office in Bath.

Security Clearance: SC Clearance required, as a sole British National with 5 years of continuous residency within the United Kingdom.

About the Role

We seek an experienced Senior Manager to lead complex Maritime projects at Capgemini Engineering. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in project management within Defence Engineering environments.

This is a hybrid working role, combining Company offices, client sites, and home working.

Your Responsibilities
  • Client liaison and communication
  • Bid management and preparation
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Tracking and reporting
  • Revenue management and profitability analysis
  • Forecasting and project finances
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Continuous process improvement
  • Problem resolution and resource allocation
Your Skills and Experience
  • 5+ years' experience in delivering technical projects in a leading/management role in the defence sector
  • Good knowledge of MOD procurement processes
  • Experience in Maritime, including integration and assurance for deploying technology onto a naval platform
  • 10 years' experience in project and programme management more widely
  • Leadership of large, complex teams
  • Able to gain SC Clearance
  • Proficient with Project Finances, Revenue Recognition, Margin Improvement, and Month-end Reporting
  • Proven ability to plan and organise projects effectively
About Your Salary

The estimated annual salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000, depending on experience.

About Capgemini Engineering

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world.

We value excellence, care, responsibility, dynamism, and innovation, and offer a job with variation that leaves plenty of room for initiative and development.

An attractive package includes trainings, tools, and grounds for professional and personal growth.



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