Project Management ConsultantLuton6-Month ContractPaying up to 110p/h (Outside IR35) Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advice on the acceleration of procurement and operational readiness of critical capabilities that cannot wait for standard planning or acquisition cycles.Identifying where existing processes can be tailored or streamlined, compressing standard acquisition cycles, and the management of high-risk operational rollouts while balancing aggressive timelines, budgets, and necessary compliance.Proactively identify roadblocks, execute rapid risk assessments, and implement mitigations to prevent project failure.Act as the primary liaison between IPT leader, Sponsors, end-users, third-party vendors, and internal teams to provide high-frequency progress reports and negotiate priorities.Allocate resources efficiently and navigate dynamic cost structures where time and performance outweigh strict, traditional budgetary constraints.Ensure that despite expedited timelines, all final deliverables meet necessary safety, legal, and operational standards. Where standards need not be applied, negotiate with the customer for alleviation and align internal stakeholders. Required ExperienceExperience working in high-pressure project management, crisis management, or urgent operational capability delivery (e.g. defense, IT/infrastructure emergencies, or rapid-response supply chain).Ideally have Urgent Capability Requirements (UCR) experience delivering into MOD and defence ..... full job details .....