Strategic Defence Programme Manager – Delivery & Risk

QinetiQ Limited; Bagstone; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the Mission Rehearsal team across Bristol or Boscombe Down sites. You will shape and structure the programme, manage integrated planning, budget control, risk handling, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance and quality.

The role requires extensive project experience, and readiness to attend site three days per week. Eligible for SC clearance, the position offers a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience leading programmes (typically 10+ years) within project teams.
• Certifications in programme management (APM/PMQ/PMI PgMP/AIPM CPPD) are essential.
• Eligible for SC clearance and willingness to learn is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resource capacity planning and ensure programme controls are in place.
• Lead integrated planning, budget & cost control, risk & issue management.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to maintain commitment.
• Shape programme scope through pre/post contract discussions with Commercial.

Skills

Programme management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Resource planning

Education

APM

PMQ

PMI PgMP

AIPM CPPD

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the Mission Rehearsal team across Bristol or Boscombe Down sites. You will shape and structure the programme, manage integrated planning, budget control, risk handling, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance and quality.

The role requires extensive project experience, and readiness to attend site three days per week. Eligible for SC clearance, the position offers a competitive salary with benefits.