Programme Manager

Job Title: Programme Manager

Location: Glascoed – Hybrid

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

Salary: Circa £59,000

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:

Managing various programmes/portfolios of work, both internally & customer funded projects. You will be responsible for the end-to-end project lifecycle (from bids through to delivery). Projects will range from early maturity R&D through to product realisation.

You will establish the priority setting/balancing of a multi-functional team on a daily/weekly basis. As Programme Manager, you will work with functional colleagues, be responsible for the management of resources and work packages ensuring that competent people are available to satisfy project requirements, whilst maintaining effective resource utilisation.

Core duties:

• You will establish and maintain effective customer and supplier relationships maintaining regular communications and managing expectations
• You will provide professional Project Management across complex projects and programmes
• You will be accountable for delivery of the projects and programmes and results of the team
• You will manage a multi-functional team
• You will identify and develop follow on business opportunities related to their products or processes
• You will generate business cases with a good level of business acumen

Essential Skills:

• You will be Degree-level qualification or have comparable experience in the engineering/manufacturing/construction sector, with demonstrable Project Management delivery experience, alongside CAPEX knowledge or experience
• You will have formal training in Project Management (accredited by APM, PMI or PRINCE), with knowledge of scheduling and risk software tools (e.g. MS Project & Predict!)
• You will be experienced in building customer relationships and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• You will have experience on complex projects/programmes with extensive knowledge of Project Management (tools, techniques, practices)

The Technology Delivery Team:

Working in a key leadership position within the Munitions Technology Delivery Team, you will develop and manage complex programmes to achieve on time delivery of product or milestones, within cost and budget to the agreed quality standard. Through the development of effective relationships across functions, sites, internal and external stakeholders, you will play a leading role in the swift and effective resolution of programme issues.

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: 2nd September 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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