The Role
As the Future Weapon Systems Programme Manager you will be leading on strategically important projects that make a tangible difference to the UKs National Security.
Day-to-day, you will deliver effective management and delivery of the Programme including; developing and growing customer relationships, coordinating technical teams and delivery, leading bids, securing associated follow-on sales and successfully contributing to the overall strategy and business targets.
The Mission Rehearsal team is a highly diverse, energetic and friendly team focussing on the safe delivery of leading edge capability. Your typical day might include Air-to-Air missile firings against representative targets, sinking a decommissioned frigate or supporting delivery of a NATO Missile Defence Exercise. Current programmes managed by the team include Exercise Formidable Shield; Atlantic Thunder; trials and Air-to-Air Missile Firings in Scotland.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Maintain an onsite presence at the Air Ranges during any trials period to ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery
2. Rigorous delivery for all T3E activity within this portfolio using established P3M skills and tools
3. Lead the development of complex bids for future capabilities
4. Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationship
5. Inspire and develop a team of project professionals
6. Work with a team of highly experienced engineers to identify new capabilities that enhance QinetiQ’s offering to our customer
Essential experience of the Programme Manager:
7. Previous demonstrable experience of delivering Programmes within complex domains with challenging safety considerations
Essential qualifications for the Programme Manager:
8. Chartered Project Professional Qualification or willingness to obtain the same with QinetiQ support
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 hours per week based at either Bristol or MOD Boscombe Down. 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.
Our Benefits
9. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
10. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
11. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
12. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
13. 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
14. 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.