Defence Project Manager

Description

Junior Project Manager (Defence)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

We are seeking a motivated and developing Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of Defence programmes and projects within complex, regulated environments. This role is ideal for someone early in their project management career who is looking to build experience across the full project lifecycle while working alongside experienced Programme and Project Managers.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The Junior Project Manager will support delivery activities across a portfolio of projects, contributing to planning, reporting, governance, and stakeholder engagement under the guidance of senior colleagues. You will gain exposure to Defence, Government, policing and intelligence domains while developing core project management capability.

Your Role and overview

You will support the day to day management of projects, change activity, and new business initiatives for a Government client. This is a full time, permanent role. Security clearance will be required and supported as part of the role.

You will work as part of a multi functional delivery team, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality expectations. This role offers structured development, mentoring, and training in recognised project management methods and tools.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of project activities to ensure delivery against agreed milestones
• Assist with maintaining project schedules, action logs, RAID logs, and project documentation
• Contribute to internal and external project reporting on a weekly and monthly basis
• Support coordination of internal teams and third party suppliers
• Assist with management of project scope, requirements, and acceptance criteria
• Support risk and issue management activities, escalating where appropriate
• Participate in customer meetings and briefings as a supporting team member
• Help maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Ensure project activities comply with governance, quality standards, and contractual obligations
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement activities

Skills, Experience and Attributes

We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong potential and a foundation in project management, including:

• Experience supporting projects or workstreams within a structured delivery environment
• Awareness of project delivery approaches such as Agile and Waterfall
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multi disciplinary team
• A logical, analytical approach to problem solving
• Willingness to learn and develop core project management skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Exposure to Defence, Government, or regulated environments
• Working towards or holding an entry level project management qualification (e.g. APM PFQ, Prince2 Foundation, Agile Foundation)

Location and Ways of Working

This role will be hybrid or at a Leidos facility, with travel to customer sites as required to Farnborough and Huntingdon. Training and mentoring will be provided on Leidos proprietary tools, processes, and delivery frameworks.

Clearance Requirements

This role will require attainment and maintenance of an appropriate level of UK security clearance. Applicants must be UK nationals.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & Europe works to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Our work in the UK spans Defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What we do for you

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi Time

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!