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Project Manager – UK Defence Function
Package
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID
SF20126
At QinetiQ, we’re shaping the future—from breakthrough defence technology to life-saving innovations. Join us in Farnborough, Bristol, or Hurn as a Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving successes that protect and empower.
About the Role
As a Project Manager within our UK Defence function, you’ll own the success of projects from end-to-end—delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions that meet and exceed stakeholder expectations.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Leadership & Delivery: Drive project outcomes within agreed time, cost, and quality targets, ensuring strategic alignment.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage with customers, partners, and suppliers to build and maintain trusted relationships.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure all activities adhere to QinetiQ’s Operating Framework.
- Strategic Alignment: Work closely with management and business development to present compelling customer-focused briefings.
- Risk & Synergy: Proactively manage risks, challenges, and project synergies across campaigns.
You’ll champion transformative projects while ensuring seamless integration with wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop clear, compelling customer proposals that secure engagement and drive project success.
- Oversee stakeholder collaboration to maintain up-to-date project data and expectations.
- Champion project vision to management and business development, ensuring high-level campaign alignment.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers to achieve shared objectives.
- Adhere to corporate policies, systems, and procedures, including those governing acquisitions and programmes.
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Essential Experience
- Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale projects/ programmes within budget, timeline, and scope.
- Proven experience in framework-based procurement and delivery (e.g., Engineering Delivery Partnerships—EDP, or similar).
- Direct acquisition process experience in UK Defence or commercial defense sectors.
- Hands-on experience delivering diverse customer projects (minimum three).
- Advanced understanding of SAP project management tools.
- Experience in Agile project methodologies.
Essential Qualifications
- Industry-recognized project management certification (PRINCE2, Agile Project Management (APM), or PMP).
Note: We welcome candidates from all educational backgrounds if you can demonstrate relevant experience and adaptability.
Working Arrangement
This role is 37 hours per week, based at Farnborough, Bristol, or Hurn with a requirement to be on-site a minimum of three days per week.
Why Join QinetiQ?
About Us
We thrive on innovation and tackling complex challenges with diverse, creative teams. Our collaborative environments unlock solutions where traditional approaches fail.
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- Inclusive Culture: Embrace differences with meritocratic growth opportunities.
- Defence Community Support: QinetiQ is a Gold Standard DEFENCE EMPLOYER and honours the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Global Innovation: Expand your career with challenges across emerging markets and technologies.
Our Benefits
- Pensions & Security: Generous matched contribution pension scheme + life assurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible holiday policies (including paid extra days).
- Wellbeing: Access to Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
- Discounts: Employee portal offering voluntary insurance, restaurants, cinemas, discounts, and more.
- Growth: Opportunities to volunteer and develop through professional and party programmes.
Recruitment & Inclusivity
At QinetiQ, inclusion is core to our success. We’re:
- A disability-confident employer, accommodating reasonable adjustments—If you require support during recruitment, contact internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com.
- Require applicants for this role to be eligible for SC Security Clearance (minimum).
- Proud to consider applications for transfer existing QinetiQ staff
Learn about the National Security Vetting process here.
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