iO Associates
SC Cleared Project Manager

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SC CLEARED PROJECT MANAGER
Portsmouth - Onsite
12-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Up to £50.44 per hour inside IR35
SC Cleared Project Manager is required to work for a world-leading organisation in the aerospace and defence sector to support delivery across complex, high-value programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a highly regulated and innovative environment.
You will be responsible for leading and managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring that projects are completed within agreed timelines. This includes developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets, while effectively managing stakeholders and building strong client relationships. You will track progress through key Maturity Gates (MG), identify and mitigate risks and issues, and work closely with cross-functional teams and the PMO.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Required Skills:
- Active SC Clearance
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in complex environments
- Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies (PMBOK/PMI)
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and delivering to deadlines


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P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.
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