Project Manager

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance options

Employee discount portal access

Volunteering Opportunities

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense technology company located in Malvern is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic projects that impact the UK's National Security. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering project delivery, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to foster positive relationships with internal teams and external partners. This full-time role involves working 37 hours per week between the Malvern site and customer locations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering engineering projects under demanding timescales.
• Experience managing internal teams and external partnerships to meet contractual requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engagement with project customers and partners.
• Deliver project outcomes successfully.
• Maintain forecasts for financial and resource demands.
• Apply governance requirements for project reviews.
• Report progress on all accountabilities to the business.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project delivery

Team management

Education

APM PFQ or equivalent

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19466

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 Project Manager 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 Role

As part of the Project Management Team you will be leading on strategically important projects that make a tangible difference to the UK’s National Security. You will be familiar with or eager to work within the cyber domain; and you will be comfortable bridging the gap between customer and QinetiQ offices.

Day‑to‑day, you will bring effective management and delivery of the projects to agreed baselines, developing and growing customer relationships, securing associated follow‑on sales, supporting major bids and successfully contributing to the overall strategy and business targets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Development and maintenance of positive engagement with project customers, partners and suppliers
• Successful delivery of the Project outcomes
• Maintenance of forecasts, both financial and resource demand signals
• Application of governance requirements (including lifecycle, project and independent reviews as appropriate) for foundation sales and delivery work
• Reporting progress on all accountabilities to the Business

Essential experience of the Project Manager:

• A driven and determined individual, able to manage stakeholders, subcontractors simultaneously with sound communication skills
• Requires proven track record in delivering engineering projects, dealing with demanding timescales, uncertainty and risk
• Experience of managing internal teams and external partnerships in order to meet contractual requirements

Essential qualifications for the Project Manager:

• Demonstrable capability to APM PFQ or equivalent

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 roles available at different experience levels and are interested in applications from individuals at all stages of their career journey.

This role is 37 hours per week; with your time being split between our Malvern site and customer sites.

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.

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

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Please note that all applicants for this role must hold DV Clearance and be willing to undergo eDV.

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