Project Manager - Secure Communications & Satellite Systems

What if your next project wasn't another software rollout or internal transformation programme?

What if you were delivering technology that helps governments, defence organisations and critical national infrastructure stay connected and secure when it matters most?

We're supporting a global leader in secure communications, satellite networking and defence technology as they continue to invest in their UK programme delivery function. Sitting within a specialist Product Centre, this role offers the opportunity to lead technically complex programmes spanning secure communications, encryption, networking, cyber security and satellite communications capability.

This is an environment where you'll work alongside engineers, product specialists, military stakeholders and senior customers, helping bring advanced communications solutions from concept through to delivery.

Why This Role?

• Work on technologies that genuinely matter
• Deliver programmes supporting defence and government customers
• Join a growing organisation investing heavily in communications, networking and security capability
• Work alongside highly technical engineering and product teams
• Gain exposure to satellite communications, secure networks, encryption and cyber security solutions
• Hybrid working from Farnborough with genuine career progression opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of technically complex projects and work packages
• Managing programme schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement
• Working closely with engineering, product and commercial teams
• Supporting delivery into government, defence and secure customer environments
• Driving project governance, reporting and performance management
• Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

We're Interested In People Who Have Experience In:

• Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
• Secure Communications
• Defence Technology
• Network Infrastructure
• Telecommunications
• Cyber Security
• Encryption & Cryptography
• Systems Integration
• Mission Systems
• Government or Military Programmes

Experience within secure communications, satellite communications, defence systems, networking or cyber security would be particularly attractive.

Important: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain SC clearance and be prepared to progress to DV clearance in the future, should the role require it.

Working Pattern: Hybrid role with an anticipated 3 days onsite.

Interested? Whether you're an established Project Manager or a technically-minded delivery professional looking to take the next step, we'd love to discuss how this opportunity could fit your career goals.