Program Manager

**Title**:
Program Manager
**Location**:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
**Role Type**:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.
QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
Makerspace is an Army initiative providing a place for learning-by-making and education in innovative approaches, creative thinking, and agile methodologies. All Army personnel are invited to join their local community of makers to gain a professional toolbox of problem-solving techniques to tackle Army’s current and emerging challenges. Makerspace is part of The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO) within Future Land Warfare Branch and contributes to realising a Future Ready workforce and facilities can be accessed at nine bases across the country.
The Program Manager is responsible for managing the Army Makerspace Program for QinetiQ and having responsibility for overall program outcomes in compliance with financial, legislative, regulatory and QinetiQ safety requirements. The role will require a highly skilled Program Manager who utilises a range of interpersonal skills, project management tools and methodologies on a daily basis to ensure the required planning of appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
Reporting to QinetiQ’s Program Director, the Program Manager is accountable for;
The planning, organisation and execution of all training conducted across the Makerspace Network,
Subcontractor Management,
The establishment of new Makerspace sites
Implementation of program improvement across the technical and project space
Senior stakeholder management including communication updates with Army and QinetiQ
Reviewing, auditing and continuous improvement of Governance documentation
Program and sub-project schedule development and management
Monthly reporting of the project manager’s scope of work to the program manager and key stakeholders across QinetiQ and Army.
Travel to remote sites as necessary to deliver program outcomes
**To be successful in the role you will require**:
Vocational qualification (Diploma) in Project Management (preferably endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management or an International equivalent body), supported by relevant project management experience (minimum 5 years), delivering projects within a complex environment; or
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline supported by relevant project management experience (minimum 5 years), delivering projects within a complex environment; or
Under certain circumstances in lieu of a qualification in Project Management, another appropriate qualification with a significant and demonstrated depth of relevant experience (minimum 10 years) may be deemed acceptable.
A natural interest in emerging technology, product development or innovation.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to build and foster relationships internally and externally
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
**Some of our benefits include**:
Individual Professional development allowance
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Flexible work
Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code
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