Overview
QinetiQ, Boscombe Down, England, United Kingdom. Future Weapon Systems Programme Manager role based at Bristol or Boscombe Down. Hybrid working patterns available with travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites as required.
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18444
Join us as a Future Weapon Systems Programme Manager and work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the brightest minds, contributing to national security initiatives.
The Role
As the Future Weapon Systems Programme Manager you will lead strategically important projects that make a tangible difference to the UKs National Security. You will deliver the Programme management and delivery, including developing and growing customer relationships, coordinating technical teams and delivery, leading bids, securing follow-on sales, and contributing to the overall strategy and business targets. The Mission Rehearsal team focuses on safe delivery of leading‑edge capability, with examples including Air-to-Air missile firings, NATO exercises, and related trials.
Your responsibilities will include a combination of hands-on delivery, bid leadership, and team development to ensure successful outcomes.
Your Responsibilities
* Maintain an onsite presence at the Air Ranges during trials to ensure safe, efficient delivery
* Deliver rigorous management for all T3E activity within the portfolio using established P3M skills and tools
* Lead the development of complex bids for future capabilities
* Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships
* Inspire and develop a team of project professionals
* Collaborate with engineers to identify new capabilities that enhance QinetiQ’s offering
Essential Experience
* Previous demonstrable experience of delivering programmes within complex domains with challenging safety considerations
Essential Qualifications
* Chartered Project Professional Qualification or willingness to obtain the same with QinetiQ support
We value diversity and welcome candidates with varied backgrounds. The role is 37 hours per week at Bristol or Boscombe Down, with hybrid working patterns and travel to other sites as required.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
* Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Health Cash Plan options
* Employee discount portal for various benefits
* Armed Forces Covenant support and Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering opportunities
Our Recruitment Process
We strive for inclusive recruitment and can provide reasonable adjustments on request. Some roles require national security vetting; eligibility for SC clearance is required for this role.
UKSV guidance: GOV.UK
UK National Security Vetting may affect eligibility for certain roles.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
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