Programme Manager
4 weeks ago
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Head of Programmes, QTS UK
Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type: Full-time / Permanent
Join us as a Head of Programmes at our QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) in Ashford site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry’s most brilliant minds.
QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems including the world leading Banshee target. The effectiveness of military operations at the front line is based on the Armed Services having the right equipment and having effectively trained against realistic threats. To achieve this, military equipment needs to be rigorously tested and integrated with the war fighter, and comprehensive training conducted prior to entering the theatre of operations.
QTS is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture and operation of advanced target systems for live-fire training exercises and weapons test and evaluation.
You will be responsible for developing and leading the Programme and Project Management Function within QTS UK, ensuring all projects are clearly identified, reported and delivered to the required schedule/time, cost and quality standards, and ensuring that the business has the required resources (including people, process and tools) to effectively and consistently deliver the project portfolio. T he project portfolio will include multiple routine to complex customer and internal development based projects.
Take leadership of programmes discipline and line management of a small team of programme and project managers, including the development and embedding of continuous improvement in the programmes function
Development, implementation and maintenance of programme management processes embedded in local procedures, aligned with the Group Project Lifecycle Framework (PLF) and applicable Sector P3M Excellence Functional guidance
Partner with Head of Engineering to review and ensure total Engineering team resource demand is appropriately planned and prioritised to support the project portfolio and delivery requirements
Ensure effective and efficient project portfolio planning and integration by partnering with the Customer Accounts team and technical functions to ensure that there are clear lines of responsibility and accountability for each project
Develop and implement improved project reporting and regularly update financial forecasts to ensure latest project status is reflected in business level forecasts
This role is full time position with hybrid working arrangement based around a minimum of 2-3 days per week at our QTS site in Ashford, Kent. There is a requirement for occasional travel to suppliers and other sites within the organisation and potential international travel to Canada and Australia.
Significant experience of programme and project management and in a business leadership environment
Identifies key drivers to business performance and leads mutli-disciplinary teams to address opportunities and risks.
Project Management qualification (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of Programme and Project Management disciplines
Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community
Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.
Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; Security
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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