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Senior Project Manager
Role ID: SF20110 Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow—we’re creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect. Join us as a Senior Project Manager at either our Fort Halstead or Shoeburyness site, where you’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
About the Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of one or more high-value, complex projects within the UK Defence arm of QinetiQ, specifically in the Land & Weapons division. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining positive engagement with project customers and partners.
- Delivering against project outputs in alignment with agreed baseline targets, such as:
- Customer satisfaction
- Time
- Budget
- Quality
- Cash flow
- Sales outcomes
Your core responsibilities will encompass:
- Maintenance of forecasting, including financial forecasts and resource demand signals.
- Application of governance requirements for foundation sales and delivery work.
- Ensuring accurate data entry into SAP, including:
- Order value
- Order intake scenarios
- Bid due dates
- Closing dates
- Sales stage
- Margin
- Revenue profiles
Essential Experience for the Senior Project Manager
- Demonstrated capability to International Project Management Level B standard.
- 3–5 years of experience leading business, projects, programmes, portfolios, or P3 (Project Programme & Portfolio) functions.
- Excellent track record in delivering complex projects with measurable results.
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Essential Qualifications
- Qualification: APM (Association for Project Management) or Prince2 certification.
- Degree: In a relevant field (preferences open to those without a degree but who can demonstrate equivalent experience and potential).
Note: We value diversity and do not have fixed educational background expectations, provided you meet the experience criteria and show willingness to excel.
Application & Work Location Details
This role is 37 hours per week, based at QinetiQ Shoeburyness or Fort Halstead.
Minimum site attendance must be three days per week.
Able to relocate to the assigned site?
Two possible work environments
Shoeburyness
- A significant defence and security testing facility, specialising in environmental testing.
- Tests explosives, ordnance, and related systems.
- Focus on compliance with environmental regulations to minimise ecological impact.
Fort Halstead
- A defence-focused research site located in Kent.
- Competes in areas such as weapons systems and military technology.
- High-tech laboratories conduct research in material science, systems engineering, and advanced simulation techniques.
Security clearance required for this role:
All applicants must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance as a minimum.
More information may be found here (UKSV National Security Vetting guidance).
Why Join QinetiQ?
- Drive innovation: Join a dynamic team shaping tomorrow's technology.
- Unique collaborative culture: Teams from diverse backgrounds work together openly, blending disciplines, technologies, and insights.
- Career growth appearance: Discover new, impactful ways to solve world-class challenges in a supportive, inclusive workplace.
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Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, including life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance, with an option to buy additional days.
- Health & dental insurance options available via our Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance.
- Employee discount portal with coverage for:
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Cinema & Restaurant Discounts
- And much more!
- Armed Forces support: QinetiQ is a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Standard partner.
- Volunteering opportunities to support local charities.
At QinetiQ, Inclusivity Drives Excellence
QinetiQ is committed to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued.
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We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of background.
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Disability-Confident Employer: We’ll provide reasonable adjustments if required during recruitment. Contact us by email:
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Note: Some roles require specific vetting levels, may have nationality restrictions, or other eligibility conditions. Please check with our team before applying.
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