At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in Defence, from research to complex flight trials.
- Company: Join QinetiQ, a leader in innovation and tackling complex challenges.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, health plans, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with opportunities for career growth and volunteering.
- Why this job: Make an impact in Defence while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex projects and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
As a Senior Project Manager in our UK Defence business you will be involved in a wide variety of exciting projects and programmes, from innovative research, through to modifications or complex flight trials across all domains. You will lead teams to deliver projects in the UK and support international opportunities. Day-to-day, you will bring effective management and delivery of the projects to agreed baselines, develop and grow customer relationships, secure associated follow-on sales, support major bids, and contribute to overall strategy and business targets. This role will see you working in our Helicopter & Air Support Delivery Team (HelAS IDT), responsible for delivery of high value or complex Projects in our Helicopter portfolio, ensuring commitments to stakeholders are met.
Your Responsibilities
- Delivery of high value (£5m per annum) or complex projects
- Development and maintenance of positive engagement with project customers, partners and suppliers
- Successful delivery of the Project outcomes
- Maintenance of forecasts, both financial and resource demand signals
- Application of governance requirements (including lifecycle, project and independent reviews as appropriate) for foundation sales and delivery work
- Reporting progress on all accountabilities to the Business
Essential Experience
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously with sound communication skills
- Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects, dealing with demanding timescales, uncertainty and risk
- Experience delivering projects to up to 3 different customers
- Previous experience delivering into Defence, Aerospace or Engineering is an advantage
Essential Qualifications
- Demonstrable capability to APM PMQ or equivalent
Working Conditions
37 hours per week based at our MOD Boscombe Down site. Regular travel to Yeovil will be required. Hybrid working patterns available.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. Our success is driven by innovation and the courage to tackle complex challenges.
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
- We support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities—helping charities and local community
Eligibility
All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Senior Project Manager, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract employer: QinetiQ
QinetiQ is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Senior Project Manager, you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a matched contribution pension scheme, all while working on exciting projects that contribute to national defence. With opportunities for hybrid working, employee discounts, and a commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community, QinetiQ fosters a culture of growth and meaningful engagement in a location that is pivotal to the UK's aerospace and defence sectors.
