Programme Manager

QinetiQ Group plc; Sevenoaks; Híbrido; GBP 67.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

QinetiQ Group plc is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile defence portfolios from its Sevenoaks area, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site). The role focuses on achieving cost, schedule, quality, safety and customer satisfaction targets while maintaining strong customer relationships across MoD stakeholders.

You will drive growth opportunities, collaborate with Business Development, and ensure efficient use of resources within the DGM, Bofors and CV1

Formación

• 4–6 years of experience leading programmes or complex projects.
• Experience delivering to three different customers.
• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the successful delivery of the DGM, Bofors and CV1 portfolio.
• Act as the primary customer-facing delivery lead and build relationships with MoD stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a segmented sourcing strategy.
• Provide strategic oversight of Arrow and CR3 programmes.
• Maintain accurate financial, sales and resource forecasts.
• Ensure programmes comply with the QinetiQ Operating Framework and governance.

Conocimientos

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Customer relationship management

Bid campaigns

Educación

IPMA Level A certification

MSP Practitioner qualification

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Programme Manager

Location

Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom

Role Type

Permanent - Full Time

Package

£66,825 - £74,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID

SF20737

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 Programme Manager at either our Farnborough or Fort Halstead facilities, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

The primary focus will be to lead the successful delivery of the DGM, Bofors and Combat Vehicles 1 (CV1) portfolio, ensuring programme outcomes are achieved against agreed cost, schedule, quality, safety, cash and customer satisfaction targets.

The Programme Manager will be the primary customer-facing delivery lead, building strong and trusted relationships across DGM, Bofors, CV1 and wider MoD stakeholders whilst developing a deep understanding of the customer landscape, priorities and future capability requirements to identify opportunities for growth, follow-on work and long-term strategic partnerships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maximise the value of the DGM Framework by proactively identifying, shaping and converting new tasking opportunities, contract extensions and additional service offerings
• Work closely with Business Development and Account Management teams to support pipeline development, customer engagement activities, bid campaigns and business growth objectives
• Lead the development and implementation of a segmented sourcing strategy with DGM, aligning QinetiQ capabilities to customer requirements and future demand signals
• Provide strategic oversight of the Arrow and CR3 programmes, driving delivery excellence, identifying efficiencies and leveraging programme success to secure follow-on sales and upsell opportunities
• Maintain accurate financial, sales and resource forecasts, ensuring robust planning, effective resource utilisation and delivery of revenue, margin and cash commitments
• Ensure all programmes operate in accordance with the QinetiQ Operating Framework, governance requirements, lifecycle controls and safe and secure working practices

Essential experience of the Programme Manager :

• Demonstrable capability to International Project Management Association Level A
• Experience gained between 4-6 years of leading a business, projects, programmes, portfolios or P3 function; successful delivery of programmes or complex projects
• Experience leading programmes or complex projects to 3 different customers

Desirable qualifications for the Programme Manager :

• MSP Practitioner qualification
• 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.

Work Hours and Location Details

This role is 37 hours per week and is based out of our Farnborough or Fort Halstead facilities on a hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week on average, onsite.

Farnborough

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.

Fort Halstead

Our facilities at Fort Halstead, located in Kent, focus on a wide range of defence-related research, particularly weapons systems and military technology. Modern laboratories enable engineers and scientists to conduct high-tech research in material science, systems engineering, and advanced simulation techniques.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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