SC Cleared Project Manager - IT Infrastructure Location: Hybrid (Basingstoke Office) Rate: 550 per day Start Date: ASAP End Date: To Be Confirmed Must be eligible and willing to go through SC Clearance Are you skilled at connecting people, technologies, and processes to create real customer value? Our client, a leading organisation in Defence and National Security, is hiring a dedicated IT Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex infrastructure projects that make a difference. What you''ll be doing: Manage medium-complexity IT Infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, quality, and budget. Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Project and Programme teams, to define project requirements and objectives. Oversee project lifecycle from initiation through to closure, including ICT infrastructure, application development, testing, and release. Utilise methodologies such as Prince2, Agile, or Safe to deliver projects effectively. Manage project risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Coordinate financial management, tracking costs, and supporting payment milestones. Provide regular status updates, highlight KPIs, and escalate issues as needed to senior management. Ensure smooth handover to service teams and manage stakeholder expectations throughout. What you''ll bring: Proven experience managing ICT infrastructure, application projects, and transformations