Babcock International Group

Senior IT Project Manager

Babcock International Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Oxford • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead Digital Transformation That Underpins National Security
  • Deliver digital capabilities that support defence, aerospace, and engineering operations
  • Manage high‑value IT projects that enhance team operations and protect national interests.
  • Shape and deliver complex technology programmes that modernise systems and improve user experience.
  • Ensure the implementation of structured project management processes to deliver business value.
  • Develop project plans, assigning tasks, and directing daily work activities across teams.
  • Oversee project quality, manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
  • Track key milestones and make adjustments to plans or resources to meet needs.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with IT Project Management standards.

Requirements

  • Experienced IT professional, committed to delivering cost‑effective and efficient project outcomes.
  • Demonstrable experience in IT software application project management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project (Project Server experience preferred).
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (typically four or five).
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • PRINCE, APM or equivalent project management certification.
Benefits
  • 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 – buy or sell up to one working week of leave
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ — one paid volunteering day each year
  • Flexible working options (subject to business need)
  • A dynamic working environment that supports development, wellbeing, and long‑term career progression
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IT project managementsoftware application project managementproject planningrisk managementquality managementmilestone trackingresource management
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcommunicationteam leadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
PRINCEAPM