Project Control Manager

Job Description

Job title: Project Control Manager

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

Salary: £61,110

What you’ll be doing:

• Will support for the PC strategy in the Business or project and manage a team of PC professionals and liaise with other business functions will be essential to the delivery of progress and performance information

• Execution of an effective and appropriate TED meeting review structure, whilst summarising and synthesising information for review and decision making. Lead the identification of issues requiring escalation

• Generate PC management reporting in line with business requirements, on behalf of TED including Leadership Review, Growth Review, QCR etc

• Lead mobilisation and PC planning activities associated with the development of the Typoon Export Delivery organisation during the maturation of the solutions as well as the mobilisation activities

• Support in driving the Integrated Business Planning process from a TED perspective linking strategy development and bid management to the assumptions, demanding planning and investment requirements. Lead the generation of IBP Phase 1 and Phase 2 reporting

• Lead in the application of robust PC processes ensuring completion of the appropriate reviews underpinned by the required deliverables in support of the overall bid timescales

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven ability to establish efficient and effective working relationships and to influence key stakeholders across all levels of the organisation

• Experience in bid and proposal management and support the early stages of a bid

• Strong project control, governance, and assurance skills

• Capable of managing medium-complexity projects or work packages

• Skilled in data analysis, spreadsheet creation, and presenting insights with commercial awareness

• Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering practical solutions

Desirable:

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Typhoon Export Delivery Team:

The Typhoon Export Delivery (TED) team is at the heart of shaping and delivering major international campaigns for one of the UK’s most advanced defence platforms. We’re a collaborative, fast-paced team working across early bid activity, mobilisation, and full-scale delivery—ensuring success from concept to contract execution.

As part of a wider integrated delivery organisation, we thrive on solving complex challenges, driving progress, and delivering with precision. Join a team where your work has global impact, and no two days are ever the same.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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: 15th August 2025

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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