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GDSS Project Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

GDSS Project Manager

Location: Hybrid - Portsdown Technology Park & Defence sites
 Contract: 12‑month FTC (extension possible)
 Organisation: Royal Navy - Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
 Security Clearance: DV (or willing to obtain)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced GDSS Project Manager to lead and coordinate delivery of the Global Decision Support System (GDSS), a key capability supporting the Royal Navy's Maritime Fighting Web and wider MDA transformation.

You will provide project leadership, governance, and delivery oversight, working closely with the GDSS Strategy Team, Navy Digital, and Defence partners to ensure GDSS delivery remains aligned to strategic objectives and progresses towards early operational capability.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage GDSS delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and Agile sprint cycles.
Run governance forums and provide clear reporting into Futures and MFW portfolios.
Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams including architecture, data, AI, and standards.
Ensure alignment with related accelerator programmes (e.g. MERLIN, GRIFFIN, IX4OA) and wider Defence initiatives.
Lead stakeholder engagement across Navy Digital, operational teams, and partner organisations.
Manage risks, issues, and dependencies in line with RN assurance standards. 

Skills & Experience

Proven delivery of digital, data, or C4ISR programmes within Defence or government.
Strong project and risk management capability in complex environments.
Experience of Agile and sprint‑based delivery models.
Understanding of data‑centric and AI‑enabled systems.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
DV clearance (or eligibility to obtain). 

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