Information Technology Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000-£60,000 + benefits

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)

This role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC). This generally means you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years without significant breaks and be able to pass background checks conducted by government authorities.

About the Company:

RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead internal development and migration projects. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver system upgrades, platform transitions, and application improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong Agile experience and be confident acting as a Scrum Master, guiding teams with clarity, fostering collaboration, and ensuring delivery stays aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT projects, including system upgrades, data migrations, and application development
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and serve as Scrum Master, supporting team cohesion, velocity, and continuous delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and success criteria
• Maintain project plans, risk logs, and progress reports
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
• Identify and resolve issues, escalating when needed
• Ensure projects meet governance, security, and compliance standards
• Promote continuous improvement across delivery practices and team performance

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level, ideally in an IT-related subject, or with equivalent relevant industry experience
• Project management certification (e.g. APM, Agile PM)
• Scrum Master certification (CSM or equivalent) preferred

Required Skills:

• 3–5 years of IT project management experience, ideally involving application development and data migration
• Proven ability to lead Agile teams, drive delivery, and embed Agile principles across project environments
• Strong technical awareness, able to engage confidently with developers, challenge estimates, and understand delivery constraints
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Zoho Projects/Sprints, Jira, or MS Project
• Solid understanding of software development practices and IT infrastructure
• Solid understanding of software development practices, IT infrastructure, and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS)
• Awareness of modern development frameworks and AI-assisted tooling (e.g. Claude Code or similar)
• Experience with AI integration projects or emerging technologies (desirable)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AI integration projects or emerging technologies (desirable)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

RC Fornax is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape the future of defence procurement through AI.
• Direct impact on national security and strategic innovation.
• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Flexible working arrangements and a culture of autonomy and excellence.
• A dynamic and flexible work environment.
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).