Project Manager Defence in Portsmouth

Project Manager – Defence – QinetiQ Security & Defence Contractors

Portsmouth, England, UK

Package

Competitive Salary Benefits

Role ID

SF18889

The Role

As a Project Manager you will be in a key role within the portfolio, responsible for the delivery of high-value projects to our customers within our Systems Integration and Assurance portfolio. This role is critical to strategic growth while ensuring sound delivery practice. You will work within our Defence Digital Business Stream and have the opportunity to lead highly classified projects, making a tangible difference to national security.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive engagement with project customers, partners, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Deliver project outputs to an agreed baseline such as customer satisfaction, time, cost, quality, cash and sales.
• Apply governance requirements for the foundation of sales and delivery work, including lifecycle project and independent reviews.
• Business‑development: identify, qualify, develop and deliver solutions to customers, articulating the benefits of QinetiQ solutions.
• Negotiation, conflict management and human‑resource management.

Essential experience

• Knowledge of MoD project and procurement processes.
• Previous experience managing maritime or defence projects.
• Exposure to capture and bidding in a previous role.

Essential qualifications

• APM qualified or another comparable PM qualification.
• Willingness to undergo DV (Security Vetting) clearance.

Working hours and location

37 hours per week – based at Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) Portsmouth. Hybrid working patterns are available.

PTP focuses on advanced technology development and engineering services, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated and tested effectively to meet operational requirements.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and courage to tackle complex challenges. In a diverse, inclusive environment you’ll experience authentic collaboration and real potential for professional growth.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident, Travel, Restaurants, Cinema tickets and more.
• Support for the Armed Forces community – honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and the local community.

Recruitment Process

We aim to create an inclusive process, supporting candidates with disabilities or health conditions through reasonable adjustments. Many roles are subject to national security vetting; suitable candidates may transfer existing clearance.

Additional Requirements

All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.