Senior Project Manager

QinetiQ Group plc; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a new Defence project in Farnborough or Bristol. This role involves managing complex workstreams, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with Defence standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience within Defence and strong communication skills. The position offers hybrid working patterns and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Defence and Defence project delivery.
• Understanding of Trials and Experimentation processes.
• Experience in project management in Defence or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of a new project from induction through delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with Defence processes and standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management experience

Ability to manage complex workstreams

Education

APMP PMQ or Prince 2 equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a new Defence project, ensuring effective coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders. Day-to-day, you\'ll be managing complex workstreams, engaging with stakeholders across Defence and industry, and providing clear project reporting and updates.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of a new project from induction through delivery
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with relevant Defence processes and standards
• Supporting project initiation and proposal activities
• Providing accurate reporting to senior leadership

Essential experience

• Knowledge of Defence and Defence project delivery
• Understanding of Trials and Experimentation processes
• Capability and Acquisition experience within DE&S or Army HQ
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working across multiple teams
• Ability to hit the ground running on complex projects; relevant experience more important than formal qualifications
• Experience in project management in Defence or related sectors
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex workstreams and reporting
• APMP PMQ or Prince 2 equivalent

Additional information

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, we would like to hear from you. This role is full-time per week based at Farnborough or Bristol. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Location and opportunity

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 Senior Project Manager at our Farnborough or Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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

Recruitment process

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.

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