Senior Project Manager

-; Malvern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Malvern is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical projects enhancing UK National Security. The role requires experience with National Security clients and managing multiple stakeholders. Candidates must hold APM PMQ or equivalent and DV clearance. Join a diverse team focused on innovation and collaboration, contributing to technological advancements in defense and security. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with National Security customers.
• Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects.
• Experience managing internal teams and external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategically important projects that enhance UK National Security.
• Develop and maintain positive engagement with project customers.
• Deliver project outcomes successfully and maintain forecasts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Project delivery

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

DV Clearance

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18630

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 innovation, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior 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 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 customers and QinetiQ offices.

Day‑to‑day, you will bring effective management and delivery of the projects to agreed baselines, develop and grow customer relationships, secure associated follow‑on sales, support major bids and successfully contribute 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 Senior Project Manager

• Previous experience working with National Security customers
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, PMs and subcontractors simultaneously with sound communication skills
• Proven track record in delivering complex technical projects, dealing with demanding timescales, uncertainty and risk
• Experience of managing internal teams and external partnerships to meet contractual requirements

Essential qualifications for the Senior Project Manager

• Demonstrable capability to APM PMQ or equivalent
• Applicants should hold DV

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. 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; your time will be split between our Malvern site and customer sites.

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. We develop 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 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 collaborate widely and openly. Through effective teamwork and pulling together, you'll 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. 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 you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must hold DV Clearance.

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