Head of Technical Programme Management

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ US is looking to hire an experienced Program Manager to support Robotics and Maritime programs in Franklin, MA. This will be an on-site position focused on the following areas:

Act as primary customer interface for all program aspects and lead program reviews to discuss technical, cost and schedule activities.

Create program plans including the development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for management of scope to ensure alignment with contract requirements, budgets, and internal commitments.

Monitor and assess program performance against plan (schedule and financial), identify risk and scope changes, develop and implement corrective action when necessary to initiate program changes. Control expenditures per the project budget and report monthly on project budget to actual performance via the Estimate to Complete (ETC) process.

Understand the role and responsibility of each program team member, and through expert communication and leadership skills, establish a common understanding among team members on scope, schedule, and financial objectives.

Work closely with the Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Finance departments to support proposal efforts, contract negotiation and award.

Minimum of 5 years of Project Lead experience with Department of Defense customers

Proven track record of managing programs with challenging technical, schedule, and cost requirements as well as complex customer and subcontractor relationships.

Must have hands on experience creating and maintaining plans in MS Project.

Possess excellent people and leadership skills - must be capable of leading a team of technical personnel from different functions and foster collaboration and excel at conflict resolution.

Strong customer management skills - must be capable of managing a customer to assure the customer’s needs are met without incurring scope growth.

Ability to perfume scope/requirements analysis - must be capable of working with a customer to translate the customer’s wants and needs to top level scope and requirements.

Develop and maintain schedule/budgets - must know how to develop a WBS and translating that to a Microsoft Project schedule and identify budgets for all work packages in the WBS.

Hands-on project experience in design, development, test, installation, and/or repair of hardware is highly desirable

Familiar with DOD/MIL standards and the military equipment acquisition and qualification process.

Excellent computer skills with a strong proficiency in Windows platform, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio), Microsoft Project, knowledge of Deltek CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP software systems, Jira, Windchill.

Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

Must be willing and able to travel up to 15%

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or higher level clearance as required.

Experience managing with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

Familiar with Agile methodology

QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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