Location: Hybrid Working â Minimum 1 day per week on site
Clearance: Current and active DV or SC / DC clearance required
Working Pattern: 9âDay Fortnight
Contract Type: TaskâBased Assignment
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced DC Cleared Project Manager with a strong background delivering projects within Government environments. The role focuses on supporting the initiation of projects and programmes, enabling successful passage through Portfolio Entry controls and earlyâstage delivery governance.
You will work at the earliest point of the project lifecycleâexploring complex, ambiguous business problems; shaping strategic proposals; and developing robust business case materials that secure investment approval and Standing Approval.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who thrives in conceptual stages, enjoys investigative problemâsolving, and can bring structure and clarity to highâstakes, strategically important initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Initiation
- Coordinate and lead preâConcept studies to investigate a problem or opportunity presented by the business.
- Translate ambiguous needs into defined scope, schedule, and cost windows.
- Explore and articulate the full solution space, including strategic options and delivery approaches.
- Determine the most appropriate delivery methodology for proposed initiatives.
- Ensure alignment with organisational strategy and support prioritisation across the wider Portfolio.
Portfolio Entry & Governance
- Support the application of Portfolio Entry controls and early lifecycle governance.
- Prepare and deliver highâquality initiation artefacts, including:
- Business Cases
- Stakeholder Maps
- Project Categorisation Forms
Handover & Skills Transfer
- Ensure all outputs are completed to standard and formally handed over to the Portfolio Entry team prior to exit.
- Transfer knowledge, insights, and documentation to internal AWE stakeholders.
Location Requirements
- Hybrid role with at least 1 day per week onâsite
- Occasional short periods of fullâtime attendance may be required for classified initiatives.
- Site passes required for access to CACS facilities.
- No access to external (nonâAWE) IT systems on site.
Mobilisation & Demobilisation
- Mobilisation to begin within 25 days of Tasking Order approval (as per MSA KPI 2).
- Demobilisation must be completed before the specified End Date, or within 3 days for early termination.
- Full skills and documentation handover required prior to exit.
Experience & Skills Required
Mandatory
- Minimum 2 yearsâ experience delivering projects in the Concept phase of the lifecycle.
- Demonstrable experience delivering projects within Government environments.
- Prior exposure to earlyâstage project shaping, initiation, and business case development.
Preferable
- Experience writing business cases for complex and ambiguous problems.
- Proposal Management background and/or relevant chartership (APM, PMI, etc.).
- Demonstrable skills in Portfolio Management and understanding of Portfolio prioritisation.
Additional Details
- Travel & Subsistence: Not required.
- Secondary Locations: None.
- Work Pattern: 9âDay Fortnight.