Agile Senior Programme Manager
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The Role
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are 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 an Agile Senior Programme Manager at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
As an Agile 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 energising programme teams to deliver high‑impact projects successfully
* Driving Agile and SAFe ways of working to improve efficiency and project outcomes
* Building strong stakeholder relationships and resolving 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
* Leading complex programmes successfully using Agile and SAFe frameworks; experience of waterfall frameworks is beneficial
* 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
* Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification
* PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification
* SAFe Practitioner or equivalent Agile qualification
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 site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Why Join QinetiQ
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has 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.
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
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 that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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