Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – SC Cleared (MNO Windows 11 Deployment)
Reference: 449949
Contract Type: 6-Month Contract
Day Rate: £363.94/day (Umbrella)
Clearance Required: SC Clearance (must be active prior to contract start)
Client: Defence Client 
Location: Remote with extensive UK travel and potential international travel
Travel, must be happy with either option or both
Must have active SC Clearance

• Roles available for UK-only or UK + International deployments

Project Overview:
We are seeking multiple SC-Cleared Project Managers to support the company's MNO Windows 11 deployment programme. This critical role involves both centralised coordination and onsite management of deployment activities, including resource onboarding, scheduling, and end-user device refresh operations across various sites in the UK and overseas.
Role Types:
There are two key responsibilities depending on assignment:

1. Central Project Management & Coordination (Remote with occasional Corsham travel)
2. Site and Engineer Management (Extensive UK and/or international travel required)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Core Project Management Support

• Support Lead Project Manager with planning, reporting, documentation, and change control
• Maintain project logs (risks, issues, actions, dependencies, product/change logs)
• Assist with configuration management and commercial processes

1. Administrative & Reporting Tasks

• Capture and distribute meeting minutes
• Track actions and support adherence to deadlines
• Manage and submit project documentation and updates as required

1. Resource Onboarding & Scheduling

• Maintain a Resource Onboarding Plan aligned with the deployment schedule
• Liaise with Scheduling/Planning Managers to coordinate onboarding
• Guide contractors through onboarding and clearance processes
• Coordinate security vetting and ensure all onboarding materials are current

1. Site & Engineer Management (For Deployment Roles)

• Act as onsite manager for deployment clinics and field activities
• Obtain access and liaise with site leads to manage onsite logistics
• Brief contractor engineers on local rules, schedules, and device requirements
• Oversee migrations including VIP and ANS user refreshes
• Handle onsite escalations and ensure workflow tools are updated
• Produce end-of-day reports and submit migration completion reports
• Complete and upload C-RAP site reports

Required Skills & Experience:

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
• Strong organisational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Proven experience supporting/leading IT or deployment projects in defence/government
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Willingness and availability to travel extensively for site-based roles

Desirable:

• Prior experience in Defence or similar secure environments
• Experience with Windows 11 or IT device migration projects
• Understanding of configuration/change management
• Background in managing contractors or field engineers onsite

If you're a proactive and security-cleared professional ready to contribute to a high-impact national deployment programme, apply now and specify your preference for UK-only or UK + International deployments. Send your CV to Jcarr@outsource-uk.co.uk