Senior project manager

Role Type: Permanent, Fulltime, On‑site work required at QinetiQ Malvern or customer/supplier premises within a 30 mile radius.

Location: Malvern

Role ID: SF18630

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 Project Manager at our Malvern 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 part of the Project Management Team you will be leading on strategically important projects that make a tangible difference to the UK's National Security. You will be familiar with, or eager to work within, the cyber domain; and you will be comfortable bridging the gap between customer and QinetiQ offices.

Day‑to‑day, you will bring effective management and delivery of the projects to agreed baselines, developing and growing customer relationships, securing associated follow‑on sales, supporting major bids and successfully contributing to the overall strategy and business targets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Development and maintenance of positive engagement with project customers, partners and suppliers
• Successful delivery of the Project outcomes
• Maintenance of forecasts, both financial and resource demand signals
• Application of governance requirements (including lifecycle, project and independent reviews as appropriate) for foundation sales and delivery work
• Reporting progress on all accountabilities to the Business

Essential experience of the Senior Project Manager

• Previous experience working with National Security customers
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, PMs and subcontractors simultaneously with sound communication skills
• Requires proven track record in delivering complex technical projects, dealing with demanding timescales, uncertainty and risk
• Experience of managing internal teams and external partnerships in order to meet contractual requirements

Essential qualifications for the Senior Project Manager

• Demonstrable capability to APM PMQ or equivalent
• Applicants should hold DV clearance

This role is 37 hours per week; with your time being split between our Malvern site and customer sites.

Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

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

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 hold DV Clearance.