Portfolio Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Portfolio Manager

Location: Glascoed. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £57,824

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As the Portfolio Manager, you’ll lead the charge on high-impact projects, driving bids, delivery, and innovation across product development, new capabilities, and critical services. You’ll be the connector between teams and leadership, bringing sharp business insight, strong communication, and a flexible, solutions-focused mindset to make big outcomes happen.

Core Duties:

• Accountable for delivery of complex projects included within their portfolio
• Monitoring and reporting project/programme performance for schedule, technical, financial and quality objectives
• Establishing and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships, maintaining regular communications and managing expectations
• Providing professional Project Management across several projects
• Identifying and developing follow on business opportunities related to their portfolio of products
• Financially planning and achieving acceptable business financial objectives for orders, sales, gross margin and cash
• Responsibility for ensuring that accurate forward load data is derived for projects from the business toolsets

Essential Skills:

• You will have a degree-level qualification is desirable or comparable Project Management delivery experience, ideally from a comparable industry (Defence)
• You will have formal training in Project Management (accredited by APM, PMI or PRINCE) is desirable, with knowledge of scheduling and risk software tools (e.g. MS Project & Predict!), as well as experience of SAP
• You will have strong proven skills in building customer relationships and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
• You will have experience in managing risks and opportunities to benefit the projects
• Experience working as a Project Manager or Project Engineer in the Manufacturing or Engineering sector is advantageous

The Warheads team:

The Warheads Team thrives where speed meets innovation, delivering fast-paced, customer-focused projects that harness the latest cutting-edge technologies. Unlike other business areas, we move quickly, turning ideas into impact in weeks, not years.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 28th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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