ICT Project Manager

Job Description

ICT Project Manager

Job Location: Edinburgh Parks, SA – We offer a range of flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

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.

Role Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for an ICT Project Manager to join our team within JORN Capability LOB based in Edinburgh Parks

The ICT Project Manager will effectively engage stakeholders, managing multiple parallel work packages across a matrix of functional ICT teams to achieve the required outcomes for projects or a collection of discrete tasks with defined scope and of sufficient scale to require the application of Project Management (PM) within the cost, schedule and quality constraints while managing risk and opportunity.

Core Duties:

• Planning and delivery of straightforward to complicated projects or a collection of discrete tasks with defined scope and of sufficient scale to require the application of project management disciplines
• Foster a positive collaborative culture between the key project stakeholders and the project team including the customer, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Lead the project team to ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of time and resources to meet requirements
• Ensure all project requirements and/ or objectives are properly documented in a business case and/or project brief, as appropriate and vigorously pursued
• Establish appropriate key success indicators and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost
• Maintenance of project management baseline
• Identify project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies for pursuit throughout contract phases. Monitor and report on the status of risks and opportunities
• Ensure that products and services delivered as part of a project are in accordance with the Product Safety Policy and provide customer satisfaction

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing and measuring Earnt Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated experience in a project or business management role
• Specific project management qualifications are not mandatory but vocational/ trade or higher education qualifications in project management and/ or allied disciplines are highly desirable
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Participated in contract development or management
• Experience co-ordinating cross-functional teams
• Experience managing sub-contractors, consultants and other suppliers

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.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. (Remove for non-ITAR role) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information