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Senior Project Manager
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Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF20110
About the Role
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 Senior Project Manager at either our Fort Halstead or Shoeburyness site, where you’ll drive high-value, complex projects within the UK Defence arm—specifically the Land & Weapons division—and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Manager, you will:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with project customers and partners.
- Deliver against agreed project outputs to targets, including customer satisfaction, time, cost, quality, cash, and sales.
- Maintain accurate forecasts for both financial and resourcing demands.
- Apply governance requirements for sales and delivery projects.
- Ensure correct SAP data entry for opportunities, including:
- Order value
- Order intake scenarios
- Bid due dates and closing dates
- Sales stage tracking
- Margin and revenue profiling
Essential Experience
- Demonstrable capability at International Project Management Level B.
- 3–5 years of experience leading business, projects, programmes, portfolios, or P3 functions, with a proven track record in complex projects.
Essential Qualifications
- APM (Association for Project Management) or PRINCE2 certification.
- Degree in a relevant field (preferred but not strictly required if experience compensates).
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Working Arrangements
This is a 37-hour-per-week position, based at either:
- Fort Halstead
- Shoeburyness (Requires a minimum of three in-person days per week.)
Locations & Facilities
Shoeburyness
The Shoeburyness site is a leading test and evaluation facility specialising in:
- Defence and security technologies
- Environmental testing, including evaluation of ordnance, explosives, and related systems
- Measures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact.
Fort Halstead
Located in Kent, Fort Halstead focuses on:
- Defence research, particularly weapons systems and military technology
- Advanced facilities for high-tech research in:
- Material science
- Systems engineering
- Advanced simulation techniques Modern laboratories enable cutting-edge engineering and scientific work.
N.B. Successful candidates must be eligible for SC security clearance (or higher) to fulfil this role.
For UK security clearance guidance: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution.
QinetiQ’s Recruitment Commitments
Our workplace values inclusion, accessibility, and diversity—diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills drive our innovation and success. We strongly encourage applications from all candidates.
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Note: Some roles require National Security vetting. Holding an existing clearance may allow transfer upon appointment. Certain roles also carry nationality restrictions.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As QinetiQ expands globally, this is an exciting time to join us. Our success comes from:
- Innovation fueled by ambition
- Taking on challenging problems with courage
As an employee, you’ll experience a dynamic environment where: ✦ Teams from different disciplines collaborate openly ✦ Diverse viewpoints and shared innovation lead to extraordinary outcomes ✦ Teams solve complex challenges with creativity and adaptability
Visit www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq to explore our diverse, inclusive culture.
Our Benefits
| Benefit |
|---|
| Matched pension scheme with life assurance |
| Generous holiday allowance (with option to purchase extra days) |
| Access to Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance |
| Employee discount portal featuring Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, cinema, restaurants, and more |
| Armed Forces community support (honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and achieving DEFENCE EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME GOLD STATUS) |
| Volunteering opportunities to support charities and local communities |
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