Senior Project Manager - Defence Consulting

at  Yolk Recruitment

DEFENCE CONSULTANTS | PROJECTS / CHANGE | ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED | NEGOTIABLE SALARY (DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE) | BRISTOL OR LONDON | HYBRID (2-3 DAYS PER WEEK ON-SITE) | 2 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Yolk Recruitment are working with a large defence consulting organisation looking for experienced Consultants to join their Projects & Change division. They require active security clearance.
If successful you will play a pivotal role in driving and delivering transformative projects within the Defence sector. You will work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and objectives, develop tailored strategies for change, and lead the implementation of initiatives that drive organisational improvement and efficiency.
They’re looking for consultants with in-depth experience in one of the following areas; Project Management, Business Analysis, Management Consultancy.
The role can be based at either their Bristol or London offices & they operate flexible hybrid working with 2-3 days per week on-site.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Experience working within a consulting role within the defence sector.
• In-depth experience in either project management, business analysis, management consultancy, business change or digital transformation.
• Commercial awareness / working on bid preparation.
• Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum management.
• Excellent stakeholder management experience.

• Engage with Defence clients to understand their strategic goals, challenges, and requirements for change.
• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans aligned with clients’ organisational goals.
• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of Defence projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Facilitate change workshops, training sessions, and coaching sessions to support the adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working.