Programme Manager

QinetiQ is hiring a Programme Manager in Bristol, United Kingdom. It pays £67k-£74k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on QinetiQ.

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Programme Manager responsible for delivering complex defence programmes within the UK Defence arm of QinetiQ.

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Package: £66,825 - £74,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20742

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 Bristol facility, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
To lead the delivery of one or more standard or complex Programme(s) within the UK Defence arm of QinetiQ, on the Land & Weapons Programme.

As the Programme Manager, you are responsible for the successful delivery of complex, high-value defence programmes, ensuring that cost, schedule, performance, quality, and regulatory requirements are achieved while meeting customer and national security objectives.

You will act as the primary interface between customers, internal stakeholders, suppliers, engineering teams, and senior leadership throughout the programme lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

Development and maintenance of positive engagement with programme customers, partners and suppliers
Operating in a Safe & Secure manner
Embedding a culture in line with the QinetiQ values
Delivery of the Programme outcomes, to agreed baseline (customer satisfaction, time, cost, quality, cash and sales)
Ensuring programme members operate in line with the Operating Framework & functional competency management requirements; and have appropriate personal objectives recorded in the QinetiQ performance management system
Resolving conflicts (including prioritisation calls) within the programme and collaborating across QinetiQ

Essential experience of the Programme Manager:

Experience gained, typically rather than necessarily, between 4-6 of leading a business, projects, programmes, portfolios or P3 function; successful delivery of programmes or complex projects.
Experience leading programmes or complex projects to 3 different customers

Desirable qualifications for the Programme Manager:

MSP Practitioner qualification

We value difference and we don’t 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 is based out of our Bristol facility on a hybrid working pattern of 3 days per week on average, onsite.

Bristol

The QinetiQ facility in Bristol is part of the company’s broader operation focused on defence and technology innovation. The site houses a diverse team of engineers, scientists and technical professionals who bring expertise to various projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Programme Manager is an open job at QinetiQ.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is £67k-£74k a year.
The role is based in Bristol, England, United Kingdom.
The job was posted on November 2, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by QinetiQ. Apply on QinetiQ

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