PMO Quality and Assurance Lead

Location
Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Job Title: PMO Quality and Assurance LeadLocation: UK WidePackage: Excellent Salary + Benefits PackageRole Type: Full-time / PermanentRole ID: SF16703Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a PMO Quality and Assurance Lead where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry's most brilliant minds.The RoleThe PMO Quality and Assurance Lead will provide guidance and best practice in project management assurance and support the growth for QinetiQ's 2nd line PM assurance capability. You will also be supporting the development of assurance expertise within the sectors and conducting assurance of bids or projects through the project lifecycle for assigned projects.Day-to-day, you'll:Support the implementation of best practice and consistent assurance approach within the businesses and functionsSupport the delivery of complex projects, programmes and change initiatives through timely, expert assurance and advice, particularly in the business winning and key set-up and implementation phases in order to achieve agreed outcomesBe an ambassador for the Project Lifecycle Framework (PLF); developing the understanding and adoption by the SectorsBuild competence within the P3M Assurers Community through training, engagement, effective and timely communication, harnessing lessons learnt and collaborationDesign, develop and deliver training related to PM assurance in order to improve competence and performance of the PM, Business Winning, Assurance and Delegated Authority communitiesLead the efficient P3M Assurer assignment across the Sectors and internal projectsThis role is full-time, 37 hours per week and we offer flexible, adaptive working options, with typically two to three days working from home. The ability and willingness to travel to various sites is required.Essential Experience of the PMO Quality and Assurance Lead:A background in project management at an intermediate level for a large PLC / Government organisation or consultancy including delivery of complex projectsAssurance and compliance experience including leadership of PM aspectsStrong track record of proactive stakeholder management to achieve desired outcomesProven communication, facilitation and presentation skillsQualifications of the PMO Quality and Assurance Lead:PMQ or equivalent project management qualificationPlease note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Our BenefitsFlexible, adaptive workingGenerous holiday allowanceHealth Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental InsuranceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceEmployee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much moreHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces CovenantPayroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local communityOur volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those, which help the defence community.Why Join QinetiQ?As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.You'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.About QinetiQAs a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.SecurityPlease note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.Application GuidanceIf you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.#3PMQ123
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