Programme Manager

QinetiQ Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in the UK Defence function invites you to join the Mission Rehearsal team as a Programme Manager, responsible for delivering the programme vision. You will shape the programme, covering integrated planning, budget control, risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement and quality management.

You will work with the Portfolio Office on controls and reporting, identify risks, and lead pre- and post-contract discussions with Commercial.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of programme management experience.
• Experience leading complex defence programmes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, risks and stakeholders.
• Eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Shape and structure the programme, including integrated planning and cost control.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies; ensure timely performance information.
• Engage with stakeholders across internal and external teams.
• Lead pre- and post-contract discussions with Commercial.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget and cost control

Risk management

Quality management

Resource planning

Education

APM PMQ, PMI PgMP or AIPM CPPD

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

As a Programme Manager in our UK Defence function you will be part of the Mission Rehearsal team where you will be fully responsible and accountable on the delivery of the Programme vision. Day to day, you will shape and structure the programme, which will include Integrated planning, Budget and Cost Control, Risk and Issue management, Stakeholder engagement, Commercial management and Quality management. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure resource capacity planning is in place, manage and co-ordinate dependencies to ensure issues are resolved early and ensure the programme benefits are identified and fully understood
• Working closely with the Portfolio Office to ensure programme controls are in place and accurate and timely performance information is available
• Proactively, identify and assess risks at programme level, plan and implement responses to those risks and respond to issues that affect the programme
• Evaluate the performance of projects within the programme to understand the status of the RAG using performance reporting
• Engage, influence and collaborate with all stakeholders (internal, including Finance, Commercial, People, Enterprise Services, Portfolio Office, Technical & Supply Chain and external), ensuring on-going commitment
• Lead pre and post contract discussions to shape project scope and collaboratively work with the Commercial function to understand QinetiQ's contractual rights and obligations
• Recognised expert in job area typically - 10 years working within Project teams leading programmes
• Applies detailed/in-depth knowledge of programme management, understanding the full project lifecycle
• Has extensive experience of using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SAP

Essential qualifications for the Programme Manager:

• APM PMQ, PMI PgMP or AIPM CPPD

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 Bristol or Boscombe Down site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Please note that you must be able to attend Boscombe Down on a Tuesday and Bristol on a Wednesday.

Boscombe Down MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight-testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK's aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Bristol The QinetiQ facility in Bristol is part of the company's broader operation focused on defence and technology innovation. The site houses a diverse team of engineers, scientists and technical professionals who bring expertise to various projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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