Hybrid IT Project Manager

at Babcock International Group

• Job title: IT Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Citrix, VoIP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

About the role

• IT Project Manager leading transformative digital change at Babcock, enhancing defense operations through IT project delivery and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, tracking and successful delivery of multiple IT projects simultaneously, adjusting resources and timelines as needed.
• Maintain full project documentation in line with Babcock’s IT Project Management Process.
• Coordinate communications across all business areas influencing project scope, risk, budget and resources.
• Ensure solution designs meet Babcock’s Standard Technology Framework and enable long‑term supportability.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Group IT, business units, external vendors and senior management.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in IT project management within complex, multi‑project environments.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large‑scale IT projects on time and within budget using structured project methodologies.
• Strong background managing in‑house development teams and third‑party suppliers.
• Ability to manage 4–5 projects simultaneously with confidence and clarity.
• Expertise in current IT technologies and lifecycle processes, including ALM and software application delivery.
• Essential: Certified Scrum Master, Agile certification, or equivalent.
• Professional project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM (or equivalent).
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Project Server.
• Knowledge of DevOps, infrastructure delivery (network, server, VOIP, Citrix, Cisco), or software application project management.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. UK Nationals only.

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
• 10‑days special paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Flexible working options to help balance personal and professional commitments
• A dynamic, supportive and purpose‑driven working environment