Project Manager - ITIL Experience

Project Manager - Defence Location: Corsham (2-3 days per week on-site, remainder remote) Contract Length: 12 months Rate: 550- 600 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance must be in place prior to startingOverview: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong ITIL knowledge to support a large-scale Defence programme. The successful candidate will oversee the transition of services into the live environment, ensuring alignment with ITIL Service Management principles and Defence standards.Key Responsibilities:Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of workstreams in line with programme objectives.Lead service transition activities and ensure Operational Acceptance Criteria (OAC) is achieved.Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders, including Service Architects, PMs, suppliers, the Service Centre, and the Service Transition Board (STB).Ensure adherence to the Service Management Framework (SMF) and relevant ITIL processes (Change, Release, Incident, Problem, Configuration, etc).Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues, maintaining control over scope, quality, and resources.Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, project documentation, and governance artefacts.Essential Skills and Experience:Proven experience managing complex IT or software projects within a Defence or highly regulated environment.Strong understanding and hands-on application of ITIL (preferably v4) within live service or service ..... full job details .....