Growth Governance Manager

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discounts

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking a Growth Governance Manager to strengthen governance across the Growth function and drive improvements in process, reporting and assurance. The role collaborates with senior stakeholders to standardise frameworks and enable informed decision‑making.

Based at our Farnborough site, the role combines governance leadership with hands‑on delivery of dashboards, controls and documentation, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence within a

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting governance, PMO, business operations or business transformation activities.
• Experience establishing, improving or assuring business governance frameworks and processes.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
• Experience driving process improvement, governance simplification or organisational change initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Power BI and Power Automate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Growth governance frameworks, processes, controls and documentation.
• Coordinate governance boards, reviews and decision-making forums, ensuring accurate information, effective record-keeping and timely action tracking.
• Monitor compliance with governance requirements, supporting assurance activities, audits and the management of governance evidence and documentation.
• Develop governance reporting, dashboards and management information, providing insights on performance, risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Drive process improvements through the adoption of best practice, digital tools, automation and streamlined ways of working.
• Act as the Growth governance subject matter expert, building stakeholder relationships and promoting governance awareness, consistency, training and continuous improvement across the Growth community.

Skills

Governance PMO

Business operations

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics & reporting

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

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Package: £57,375 – £63,750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20676

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 Growth Governance Manager at our Farnborough 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 Growth Governance Manager, you will support the effective delivery and continuous improvement of governance across the Growth function, ensuring processes are applied consistently, efficiently and in line with established requirements.

Day-to-day, you’ll coordinate governance forums, maintain reporting and documentation, track decisions and actions, support assurance activities, and work with the Growth Operations Manager to improve governance processes, stakeholder engagement and overall governance effectiveness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Growth governance frameworks, processes, controls and documentation
• Coordinate governance boards, reviews and decision‑making forums, ensuring accurate information, effective record‑keeping and timely action tracking
• Monitor compliance with governance requirements, supporting assurance activities, audits and the management of governance evidence and documentation
• Develop governance reporting, dashboards and management information, providing insights on performance, risks, trends and improvement opportunities
• Drive process improvements through the adoption of best practice, digital tools, automation and streamlined ways of working
• Act as the Growth governance subject matter expert, building stakeholder relationships and promoting governance awareness, consistency, training and continuous improvement across the Growth community

Essential experience of the Growth Governance Manager:

• Experience leading or supporting governance, PMO, business operations or business transformation activities
• Experience establishing, improving or assuring business governance frameworks and processes
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight
• Experience driving process improvement, governance simplification or organisational change initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Power BI and Power Automate solutions

Essential qualifications for the Growth Governance Manager:

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 site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

For further information on National Security Vetting, please see the link below.

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 [e-mail] . 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.

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

• 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