Agile Senior Programme Manager

QinetiQ; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence technology company in Malvern is seeking an Agile Senior Programme Manager to lead complex programmes, mentor project managers, and enhance delivery practices. The role requires strong Agile and SAFe experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a relevant degree or certification. Competitive salary and hybrid working patterns are offered.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programmes using Agile and SAFe.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme teams to deliver high-impact projects.
• Drive Agile and SAFe methodologies for efficiency.
• Mentor junior project managers to enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Agile frameworks

SAFe methodologies

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

SAFe Practitioner qualification

Job description

Overview

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18577

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re creating tomorrow through cutting‑edge defence technology and innovations that empower and protect lives. Join us as an Agile Senior Programme Manager at our Malvern site, with the opportunity to work with advanced technology in partnership with brilliant minds.

The Role As an Agile Senior Programme Manager you will drive complex programmes to success, shape how projects are run, mentor and develop PMs, and improve delivery practices and outcomes across the organisation.

Day-to-day, you’ll manage programme teams to deliver on time, to scope, and within budget. You’ll work with stakeholders to maintain clear communication, manage expectations, and resolve issues quickly. Applying Agile and SAFe principles, you’ll drive improvements in delivery practices while mentoring junior PMs to build capability across the team. You’ll also contribute to planning, risk management, and reporting to ensure programmes run smoothly and effectively.

Your responsibilities

• Leading and energising programme teams to deliver high‑impact projects
• Driving Agile and SAFe ways of working to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and proactively resolving issues
• Mentoring and developing junior PMs, growing skills and team capability
• Overseeing planning, risk management, and reporting to keep programmes on track
• Championing continuous improvement to deliver smarter, more effective results

Essential experience

• Leading complex programmes successfully using Agile and SAFe frameworks, with experience of waterfall frameworks beneficial
• Defence experience is highly desirable but not essential
• Building and managing strong stakeholder relationships to drive results
• Delivering projects on time, to scope, and within budget under challenging conditions

Essential qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification
• SAFe Practitioner or equivalent Agile qualification

We value difference and welcome diverse backgrounds if you can demonstrate the required experience and willingness to learn.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

The Malvern facility focuses on electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing to the UK’s defence capabilities, including technologies for military and civilian applications such as sensors, communications and cyber security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we grow into new markets, there are exciting challenges ahead. Our success comes from innovation and a willingness to tackle complex problems.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and respected. Visit our website to read more about our diverse workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq (note: this link is for reference and should be provided in the appropriate format on the actual posting).

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal covering Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
• Armed Forces Covenant support and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
• Volunteering Opportunities supporting charities and local communities

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to be inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. National security vetting may be required; some roles may require specific nationality factors. All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance at minimum.