Project Manager in Great Malvern

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Project Manager at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of cyber consultancy and advisory projects within the Cyber Resilience Integrated Delivery Team (IDT). Taking ownership of project performance from initiation through to completion, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with security, governance, and customer requirements. Day-to-day, you'll work with multidisciplined teams, oversee project plans, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships, and ensure the right skills and resources are in place for successful delivery. Working across a diverse portfolio of cyber-focused projects, you'll apply your project management expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive customer success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead project planning and delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risks, and benefits to achieve successful outcomes
• Monitor project performance and finances, maintaining accurate forecasts, controls, and identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost savings
• Manage risks, issues, and project governance, providing status reporting, supporting reviews, and escalating concerns where necessary
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and alignment with customer and business objectives
• Oversee commercial, change, and quality management, ensuring contractual compliance and successful delivery of project requirements
• Support assurance and business growth activities, contributing to governance, customer engagement, and the identification of future opportunities

Essential experience of the Project Manager:

• Proven project management experience, with a track record of successfully delivering projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive successful outcomes
• Experience applying Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools, including Microsoft Project and SAP
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Essential qualifications for the Project Manager:

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), or an equivalent recognised project management certification
• Demonstrable project management competency equivalent to Lifecycle Management (LCM) Level 1 or above

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer.

Our Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community