Programme Manager

Package: £66,150 - £73,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF19642

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 Programme Manager at our Boscombe Down 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 a Programme Manager, you are fully responsible and accountable to understand and deliver the programme vision, objectives and benefits. Day to day, you'll manage the delivery of trials across the IDT division of QinetiQ with a portfolio value of up to £250 million.

Responsibilities

• Integrated Planning - Shaping and structuring the programme to accomplish the vision by ensuring the related projects are equipped with the appropriate Project Management Plans
• Budget & Cost Control - Working closely with the Portfolio Office to ensure programme controls are in place and accurate and timely performance information is available
• Risk & Issue Management - Proactively identify and assess risks at programme level, plan and implement responses to those risks and respond to issues that affect the programme
• Reviews - Evaluate the performance of projects within the programme to understand the status of the RAG using performance reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement - Fostering a collaborative approach. Engage, influence and collaborate with all stakeholders (internal, including Finance, Commercial, People, Enterprise Services, Portfolio Office, Technical & Supply Chain and external)

Essential Experience

• Applies detailed/in depth knowledge of programme management, understanding the full project lifecycle
• Plans and manages programmes and/or processes, working independently with no supervision. Providing guidance and advice to others
• Has detailed/in depth knowledge of lifecycles and recognised as an expert
• Implementing and refining strategies and plans within their area of focus independently whilst collaborating with other relevant stakeholders

Essential Qualifications

• APM PMQ, PMI PgMP or AIPM CPPD, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation & Practitioner or demonstrate working towards equivalent certification from accredited body
• Recognised expert in Senior Project Management/Programme Management

Location

Boscombe Down: MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK's aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Working Hours

This role is 37 hours per week based at Boscombe Down. 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 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

Employment Requirements

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.