Role Overview
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 Portfolio Controller at our Head Office in Farnborough, where you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most brilliant minds.
Position
As a Portfolio Controller, you will play a critical role in enabling the successful delivery of large, complex programmes by leading teams and embedding strong programme controls across Integrated Delivery Teams (IDTs). You will be fully responsible for the control of the Portfolio and lead the controls function to ensure the overall Portfolio is deliverable. You will manage risk, resource de‑confliction, prioritisation, conflict and dependencies across the Portfolio to meet business objectives.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage the allocation of projects/programmes into the Portfolio (in partnership with the Portfolio Manager) and prioritise projects to understand impacts and make appropriate decisions.
- Lead the controllers in the monthly project and programme controls lifecycle ensuring they understand risk, prioritisation, impact and conflicts.
- Contribute to the business planning processes, for example OBP and budgeting, to understand the impact on the Portfolio.
- Develop and maintain positive engagement with Portfolio Manager and Project/Programme Managers within the Portfolio.
Essential Experience
- Schedule Management
- Resource Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Conflict Management
- Change Control
Essential Qualifications
- ECITB L6 Diploma in Project Controls practice and techniques (RQF) or equivalent.
- Recognised expert in the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience, called on by senior leaders for advice and guidance across the business.
We value difference and do not 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 our Farnborough site. Hybrid working patterns are available with a minimum average site attendance of 3 days per week.
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 more.
- Support for 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.
All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
