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IT Project Manager

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1 month ago
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Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements


Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits


Role Type: Full time / Permanent


Role ID: SF

Shape the future of secure digital transformation

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an IT Project Manager.

The role


As an IT Project Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of delivering innovative technology solutions that support critical defence, aerospace, and engineering operations across the UK. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects that help protect communities and enable national security, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, future-focused environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:

Lead the planning, execution and delivery of IT projects across all Babcock sectors


Track key project milestones and adjust plans to meet evolving business needs
Maintain full project documentation in line with Babcock’s IT Project Management Process
Coordinate communication across stakeholders to manage scope, budget, risk, and resources
Ensure through-life support is embedded in all new business system solutions

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times between 07:30 and 18:00. Your contractual location will be the closest Babcock hub to your home and occasional travel to other sites, including overnight stays will be required

Essential experience of the IT Project Manager:

Proven experience managing software application projects using structured methodologies


Strong understanding of the Applications Lifecycle Management (ALM) process
Experience managing both in-house development teams and third-party suppliers
Proficiency with Microsoft Project (Project Server preferred)
Track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget in complex environments

Qualifications for the IT Project Manager:

Certified Scrum Master, Agile certified or equivalent


Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent

Security Clearance


The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance


Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit.
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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