Job Title:  Senior Programme Manager

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF19593

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 Programme Manager at our Malvern, 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.

The Role
As a Senior Programme Manager you will play a key role in driving complex programmes to success, ensuring teams deliver effectively and efficiently. You will help shape the way projects are run, mentor and develop other PMs, and make a real difference by improving delivery practices and outcomes across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and energise programme teams to deliver high-impact projects successfully
• Driving a blended mix of delivery methodologies, Waterfall and Agile (SAFe), to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and resolve issues proactively
• Mentoring and developing junior PMs, growing skills and team capability
• Overseeing planning, risk management, and reporting to keep programmes on track
• Championing continuous improvement to deliver smarter, more effective results

Essential experience of the Senior Programme Manager:

• Leading complex programmes successfully using a blended range of delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and SAFe, with broader experience across traditional and modern frameworks being beneficial
• Experience of bidding and delivering £10m – £30M+ digital programmes
• Defence experience is highly desirable, but not essential
• Building and managing strong stakeholder relationships to drive results
• Delivering projects on time, to scope, and within budget under challenging conditions

Essential qualifications for the Senior Programme Manager:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification

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. 

This role is 37 per week based at our Malvern, Farnborough or Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

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. 

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 be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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