QinetiQ
Project Manager
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Package: £50,400 - £56,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: 20066
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 Farnborough or 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 innovative projects within our Advanced Weapons Integrated Delivery Team, supporting the development of novel weapon technologies and laser source capabilities that help shape the future of defence.
Day-to-day, you’ll lead projects across the Laser Directed Energy Weapons (LDEW) Portfolio, working closely with engineering, operations, customers, suppliers and partners to ensure successful delivery against customer requirements, budgets and schedules.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering project outcomes to agreed customer, time, cost and quality baselines
- Developing and maintaining positive engagement with customers, suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders
- Partnering with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure efficient and effective project delivery
- Applying appropriate project governance, lifecycle and review processes in line with the QinetiQ Operating Framework
- Managing project resource requirements and supporting revenue and margin objectives
- Reporting project progress, risks and performance to Programme leadership
Essential experience of the Project Manager:
- Experience delivering projects for external customers within a complex technical environment
- Experience working within Defence or another regulated industry
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of project governance, project lifecycle management and project controls
- Strong communication, negotiation and conflict management capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes
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Essential qualifications for the Project Manager:
- Project Management qualification from a recognised professional association such as APM or IPMA
- Relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent professional experience
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough or Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Our Recruitment Process:
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. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
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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. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
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
- We are proud to 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
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