Senior Project Manager - Networks and IT Services

Location: Corsham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Role Type: Full time / Permanent | Role ID: SF59967

Location and details: Corsham site with hybrid working arrangements.

Overview

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Project Manager - Networks and IT Services at our Corsham site.

The role

As a Senior Project Manager - Networks and IT Services, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will lead the transformation of a mission-critical programme supporting UK defence capabilities through the modernisation of the Skynet satellite communications system.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver complex system upgrades involving IT networks, hosting environments, and managed services, applying structured programme management and Agile leadership.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans with robust controls to meet milestones and budgets.
• Manage senior stakeholders across Babcock, MoD, and commercial partners.
• Oversee resource planning and commercial delivery targets.
• Support vendor engagement and performance management, including the development and transition to fixed-cost contracts and Statements of Work.

This role is full-time (37 hours per week) with hybrid working arrangements: 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience

• Proven track record of delivering complex IT infrastructure and network programmes using Agile or Waterfall.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance reporting.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in risk, issue, and dependency management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), hosting environments, and service management principles.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant technical or management discipline.
• Recognised project management qualifications (ideally APM accredited).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national, who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• 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
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading to buy or sell leave
• Be Kind Day: one paid day per year for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing benefits

About Babcock

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident, committed employer and welcome reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at interview.

Closing date

Closing date: 15/09/2025

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