Project Manager
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Job Description
Location: Ashford Kent
Company: QinetiQ Target Systems
Hours: 37 hours per week flexible hybrid working
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within our Business Delivery Team. The QTS business specialises 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.
QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over forty countries worldwide with QTS providing a complete managed service in over fifteen of these countries.
What will I be doing
Reporting to the Head of Programmes you will be responsible for providing leadership to QTS Projects of varying complexity (subject to experience) to ensure that they are delivered to the highest standards.
Projects will often be multi-functional requiring the incumbent to work closely with the Engineering Operations and Field Services teams to constantly improve and develop the companys product portfolio. They will also be required to work closely with colleagues in the customer account teams in both Ashford and across areas of the wider QinetiQ business to ensure delivery.
Duties will include:
Ensure safety standards are adhered to and that relevant company processes are followed (e.g. Engineering Design Quality Procurement) Through the application of Project Lifecycle Framework management of one or more QTS internal and / or external projects. Working alongside an appropriate Technical Expert develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules to track and report progress. Coordinate resources both internal and third parties/suppliers. Ensure resource availability and allocation working with the Head of Programmes and Project Management team to deconflict and prioritise as necessary to meet business needs. Manage relationships with stakeholders. Provide Support to bids and business case development Promote strong collaboration between different QinetiQ sites and business units.
What do I need
You will be qualified to STEM related qualification level 3 or higher and have strong management and stakeholder management skills.
You will have at least 3 years Project Management experience in a relevant industry and demonstrable experience of project scheduling cost control and technical performance measurement leading to required project outcomes.
We also ask that you:
- are able to work in the Ashford facility 3 days per week.
- are comfortable working with many internal stakeholders
- are able to turn complex requirements in to simple and achievable plans
- are able to operate autonomously and reactively to changing requirements
- have good IT skills and are an experienced user of MS Project and other MS Office tools.
- have good written and oral communication skills
- are an excellent team player
- have broad engineering / technical knowledge and curiosity
It would be beneficial if you have:
- a Project Management qualification (APM Prince 2 etc)
- experience in a product design and manufacturing environment
- aviation or Weapons domain experience
- an engineering qualification
- domain knowledge of Unmanned Aerial Target systems including ground target and control systems
Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
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What else do I need to know
Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.
You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what is happening in the market.
The range of benefits we offer includes adaptive and flexible/hybrid working ample holiday entitlements generous employer pension contributions enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay and the ability to purchase discounted Health Cash Plans Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance plus much more.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
