Agile Senior Programme Manager

OverviewPackage: Competitive Salary + BenefitsRole ID: SF18577Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re creating tomorrow through cutting‑edge defence technology and innovations that empower and protect lives. Join us as an Agile Senior Programme Manager at our Malvern site, with the opportunity to work with advanced technology in partnership with brilliant minds.The Role As an Agile Senior Programme Manager you will drive complex programmes to success, shape how projects are run, mentor and develop PMs, and improve delivery practices and outcomes across the organisation.Day-to-day, you’ll manage programme teams to deliver on time, to scope, and within budget. You’ll work with stakeholders to maintain clear communication, manage expectations, and resolve issues quickly. Applying Agile and SAFe principles, you’ll drive improvements in delivery practices while mentoring junior PMs to build capability across the team. You’ll also contribute to planning, risk management, and reporting to ensure programmes run smoothly and effectively.Your responsibilitiesLeading and energising programme teams to deliver high‑impact projectsDriving Agile and SAFe ways of working to improve efficiency and outcomesBuilding strong stakeholder relationships and proactively resolving issuesMentoring and developing junior PMs, growing skills and team capabilityOverseeing planning, risk management, and reporting to keep programmes on trackChampioning continuous improvement to deliver smarter, more effective resultsEssential experienceLeading complex programmes successfully using Agile and SAFe frameworks, with experience of waterfall frameworks beneficialDefence experience is highly desirable but not essentialBuilding and managing strong stakeholder relationships to drive resultsDelivering projects on time, to scope, and within budget under challenging conditionsEssential qualificationsRelevant degree or equivalent professional qualificationPRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certificationSAFe Practitioner or equivalent Agile qualificationWe value difference and welcome diverse backgrounds if you can demonstrate the required experience and willingness to learn.This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.The Malvern facility focuses on electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing to the UK’s defence capabilities, including technologies for military and civilian applications such as sensors, communications and cyber security.Why Join QinetiQ?As we grow into new markets, there are exciting challenges ahead. Our success comes from innovation and a willingness to tackle complex problems.As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and respected. Visit our website to read more about our diverse workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq (note: this link is for reference and should be provided in the appropriate format on the actual posting).Our BenefitsMatched contribution pension scheme with life assuranceGenerous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional daysHealth Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental InsuranceEmployee discount portal covering Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and moreArmed Forces Covenant support and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold AwardVolunteering Opportunities supporting charities and local communitiesOur Recruitment ProcessWe aim to be inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. National security vetting may be required; some roles may require specific nationality factors. All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance at minimum. #J-18808-Ljbffr