Corporate Partner Case study – QinetiQ

What is your company name, what sector do you operate in and how long have you been a corporate partner of APM?

QinetiQ are a Defence & Security business. We also deliver the state-of-the-art technology to customers and deliver mission-led innovation. We have held corporate partnership with APM for more than 5 years.

Why did QinetiQ become a Corporate Partner of APM?

QinetiQ became a corporate partner of APM to develop our project management professionals in line with our company values. It provides a great opportunity to collaborate as a community and to learn of the latest research and studies that are published. It also allows us to engage with other corporate partners to share our experiences and knowledge.

What challenges or opportunities have APM helped with/overcome?

APM have kept us abreast of the latest events and conferences that take place and give QinetiQ the opportunity to take part in these events and conferences. APM also collaborates with QinetiQ in relation to our internal ChPP cohorts and provides our candidates with an overview at the beginning of their cohort which our candidates find very valuable. APM also ensure that QinetiQ are kept up to date with stats in relation to memberships etc.

The other opportunities APM have presented to QinetiQ is to be part of the quarterly CAG meetings which provide great collaboration with other partners to discuss topics of interest. They are invaluable and listening to others experiences and share information is fantastic.

How does the corporate partnership programme benefit QinetiQ employees?  

QinetiQ employees have been given access to collaborate and network with people in the same market place and to listen to corporate webinars that are offered as part of our membership.

It also benefits us by enabling us to sponsor and attend events as well as support our Project Management community in our aspiration to develop our capability.

Why would you recommend that other organisations within your sector become Corporate Partners of APM?

It is a great platform for advertising for brand recognition and provides a larger platform to collaborate with others within Project Management.