Project Manager - Defence

Project Manager – R&D, Electronics, Defence & Aerospace
Location: Hampshire Coast 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a well-established, award-winning company located on the beautiful Hampshire coast. Operating internationally, this company designs and manufactures specialist electronics and electro-mechanical platforms engineered to perform in harsh, high-reliability environments. Their bespoke products range from ruggedised tablets and computing platforms to complex racks and cutting-edge IoT solutions — all designed to meet exacting client specifications and withstand the most extreme conditions.

The Role
As Project Manager – Defence, you will report to the Project Team Lead and play a key role in delivering a mix of engineering and express projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This is a pivotal position for someone looking to manage diverse, technically challenging projects in the defence and aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities:
•	Prepare comprehensive project plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
•	Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
•	Manage a portfolio of concurrent projects, from short-duration express projects (1–3 months) to complex engineering programmes (1–9 months).
•	Contribute to business planning and budgeting by providing technical and engineering resource forecasts.

Skills & Experience Required:
•	Proven experience managing a variety of electro-mechanical and/or computer hardware projects.
•	Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple projects on time and within budget.
•	Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards or other professional, process-driven methodologies.
•	Proficient in Microsoft Project (or similar tools), including Gantt charting, task scheduling, and resource planning.
•	Skilled in identifying dependencies, critical paths, and project constraints.
•	Experience within the Defence sector and a recognised project management qualification (e.G., Prince 2) would be highly advantageous.

Please note: This role requires BPSS Security Clearance.


APPLY NOW for this fantastic Project Manager – Defence opportunity based in Hampshire.
?? Email your CV to Martin Crapper at MCrapper@redlinegroup.Com quoting reference MJC1195, or call Martin directly on 07710 816418 for more information.