Opportunities in Project Manangement - eDV Required

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holidays

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Malvern is seeking Project Managers, Senior Project Managers or Programme Managers to lead complex, high-impact projects in the National Security sector. You will work with customers, partners and technical specialists to deliver innovative solutions across cyber and government environments.

Role splits between our Malvern site and customer locations, with day-to-day responsibility for scope, schedule, budget and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in complex customer environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Experience managing project risks, schedules, finances and resources.
• Excellent communication across all levels and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of projects and programmes within scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, partners and suppliers.
• Manage project performance, risks, opportunities and dependencies.
• Maintain forecasts and resource plans to support delivery.
• Apply governance and lifecycle processes including reviews and assurance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Agile delivery

National security context

Education

APM PMQ / PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent

Current relevant clearance

Job description

Job Title: Project Managers

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Permanent, Fulltime, On-site working will be required at QinetiQ Malvern or customer/supplier premises within a 30 mile radius

Location: Malvern

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 our Project Management Team at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Roles

As a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, you will join our National Security business, leading the delivery of complex, high-impact projects across cyber and secure government environments. Working alongside customers, partners and technical specialists, you will help deliver innovative solutions to some of the UK's most complex challenges.

Day-to-day, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of projects to agreed baselines, developing strong customer relationships, supporting business growth opportunities and contributing to the achievement of business objectives. We are open to applications from experienced project professionals at different stages of their career and will provide opportunities for development and progression within our growing business.

We are also open to candidates who have worked within the National Security sector in adjacent or transferable roles and may not have held a formal Project or Programme Management position. If you have experience leading teams, running agile delivery sprints, managing operations, coordinating complex activities or engaging with customers and stakeholders, we'd be keen to hear how your skills could translate into a project management career at QinetiQ.

Your responsibilities will include

• Leading the successful delivery of projects and programmes within agreed scope, schedule and budget
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, partners and suppliers
• Managing project performance, risks, opportunities and dependencies to achieve successful outcomes
• Maintaining financial forecasts and resource demand plans to support effective project delivery
• Applying project governance and lifecycle management processes, including project reviews and assurance activities
• Supporting business growth through customer engagement, follow-on opportunities and bid activities
• Providing clear and effective reporting on project progress, risks and performance to key stakeholders

Essential experience

• Experience delivering projects within a complex customer environment
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strong working relationships
• Experience managing project risks, schedules, finances and resources
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Experience working with internal teams and external partners to achieve project outcomes
• Previous experience working within National Security

Qualifications

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification, or the willingness to work towards one
• Current relevant clearance

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.

We have a range of opportunities available across different experience levels and are interested in hearing from individuals at all stages of their career journey.

The roles are 37 hours per week, with your time split between our Malvern site and customer locations as required.

Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK's defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Our Recruitment Process

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.

For further information on National Security Vetting please see link below

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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

Our Benefits

• 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