Senior Project Manager - Defence Tech, Hybrid (3 days onsite)

QinetiQ; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex defence technology programmes at either Bristol or Boscombe Down. The role is hybrid, 37 hours per week, with 3 days onsite on average, and requires accountability for project performance, governance and safety across the lifecycle.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure delivery within budget, and maintain SQEP alignment to contract requirements, with opportunity to influence critical milestones across programmes.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in leading projects and working within project teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and full lifecycle.
• Eligible for SC clearance and awareness of security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Planning - define outputs into detailed plans covering scope, quality, time, cost, resources, risk, issues and benefits.
• Budget & Cost Control - ensure project controls and timely performance information.
• Risk & Issue Management - identify, assess, plan responses and manage issues.
• Reviews - attend project reviews and assess status against targets (RAG).
• Stakeholder Engagement - collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to secure commitment.

Education

APM PMQ, PMI PMP or AIPM CPSPM (and/or working towards certification)

Job description

QinetiQ is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex defence technology programmes at either Bristol or Boscombe Down. The role is hybrid, 37 hours per week, with 3 days onsite on average, and requires accountability for project performance, governance and safety across the lifecycle.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure delivery within budget, and maintain SQEP alignment to contract requirements, with opportunity to influence critical milestones across programmes.