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On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Project Manager Strategic Procurement Review and Delivery Oversight (Inside IR35) for a contract which is running up to the end of March 2026 so is a hybrid role which requires up to 3 days a week in the London office.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Integrated delivery plan for category aggregation, tail spend, and DMA workstreams.
• Process flow maps for current procurement models.
• Workshop materials and stakeholder feedback summaries.
• Prioritised three-year commercial hub strategy with milestones.
• Market engagement plans for priority areas.
• Regular progress reports
• Create and manage risk logs.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in project management within procurement or commercial operations.
• Strong understanding of category management, tail spend, and delivery model assessment.
• Experience in process mapping and strategic planning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with Cabinet Office Best Practice for procurement.
• Proficiency in project planning tools and reporting.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".