Project Manager in Bristol

Job Description

CAVS Project Manager

Location: Bristol. Hybrid and flexible working policies available

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

Lead the Future of British Army Training

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in UK Defence or Ministry of Defence programmes?

Do you thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments where delivery, collaboration and operational excellence are critical?

We're looking for a CAVS Project Manager to play a key role in delivering the UK's next of military collective training capability. Working within the OMNIA Training consortium, you'll help transition and deliver the Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (CAVS) capability as part of the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS), supporting one of the UK's most significant Defence training programmes.

This is an opportunity to work alongside leading Defence organisations including Raytheon UK, Rheinmetall, Capita, Skyral and Cervus, helping shape the future of British Army training.

The Role:

As CAVS Project Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering critical elements of the CAVS programme, ensuring resources, stakeholders and delivery teams are aligned to meet programme objectives.

You'll work closely with Defence customers, programme leadership, technical teams and delivery partners to ensure successful project execution from transition through operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of CAVS project activities.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules.
• Coordinate multiple Defence stakeholders across the programme.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Work with PMO teams to monitor budgets, reporting and governance.
• Support resource planning across technical and operational teams.
• Coordinate third-party suppliers and delivery partners.
• Support change requests and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work alongside engineering teams delivering complex Defence technology solutions.

Essential Experience:

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Significant Project Management experience within the UK Defence sector .
• Experience delivering programmes for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) or Defence Prime Contractors.
• Strong understanding of Defence governance, programme controls and project reporting.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Ability to work across technical, operational and commercial teams.
• Experience delivering projects within highly regulated environments.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience supporting UK Military Training or Simulation programmes.
• Knowledge of UK Defence procurement processes and standards.
• Experience working with Defence frameworks and programme governance.
• Understanding of systems integration, engineering or technical development environments.
• Experience implementing new Defence training solutions.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent), or substantial relevant project delivery experience.

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a collaborative team delivering one of the UK's most ambitious Defence transformation programmes. Your work will directly support the British Army's operational readiness while working with some of the Defence industry's leading organisations.

If you’re passionate about delivering complex Defence projects and want to make a real impact on the future of military training, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact directy: Joel Fletcher

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