Senior Programme Manager (Defence Wide Radar Programme DWRP)

Package: 76725 - 85250 (Salary dependent on experience Benefits)

Role ID: SF20494

Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were 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 Senior Programme Manager within the Maritime divison where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for establishing developing and delivering a strategically important defence programme supporting the UKs Defence Wide Radar Proposition (DWRP). The role will provide leadership across programme development governance stakeholder engagement and delivery execution ensuring the successful integration of technical operational commercial and business case activities across multiple work packages.

Day to day you will work closely with UK MOD stakeholders Australian partners and industry participants to deliver the concept and assessment phase generating the evidence analysis and programme structure required to support future investment decisions in advanced radar capability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the mobilisation and delivery of a complex multi-disciplinary programme initially comprising modelling and simulation operational demonstration industrial strategy economic appraisal and programme office activities
• Develop and implement the programme governance framework controls reporting structures and delivery strategy
• Establish and lead an integrated programme office to coordinate activities across UK and international stakeholders
• Manage programme scope schedule budget risks issues and dependencies across all workstreams
• Lead the development of the programmatic solution operating model and delivery organisation required to support current and future phases of the DWRP
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior MOD military government and industry stakeholders

Essential experience of the Senior Programme Manager:

• Demonstrable experience managing large complex defence government or national infrastructure programmes
• Track record of establishing programme governance controls and delivery organisations
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across technical and business domains

Desirable qualifications for the Senior Programme Manager:

• Professional programme management qualifications (MSP APM PRINCE2 or equivalent)

We value difference and we dont have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week and can be based out of our Portsmouth (PTP) facilities with an average attendance of 3 days per week onsite.

PTP

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQs key facilities focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development ensuring that complex systems are designed integrated and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

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

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