Project Manager
Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) · Cheltenham, Manchester, Samlesbury · onsite
You will manage projects from initiation through completion, independently or within multidisciplinary teams. You will coordinate scope, plans, schedules and costs; manage risks, issues and dependencies; and provide clear updates and recommendations. You will build working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and partner organisations, keeping delivery aligned with time, cost and quality expectations.
Responsibilities- Manage projects from initiation through completion
- Coordinate project scope, plans, schedules and costs
- Manage risks, issues and dependencies
- Provide updates and recommendations for decision-making
- Build relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners
- Keep delivery aligned to time, cost and quality expectations
- Escalate delivery issues when required
- Travel within the UK when required
Requirements- Have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Mathematics, equivalent Level 2 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience
- Have experience supporting project delivery
- Understand planning, coordination, reporting and project controls
- Understand risk, issue and change management
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues
- Demonstrate stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
- Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
- Be able to obtain Developed Vetting
- Live within a commutable distance of Cheltenham, Samlesbury or Manchester
Benefits- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, compressed hours and flexible start and finish times
- 25 days of annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym, restaurant and on-site coffee-bar facilities at some locations
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Mentoring and coaching