Project Delivery Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Project Delivery Lead

Location: Preston or Frimley – Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site)

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

Salary: Circa £67,000 (DOE)

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:

You will report into the Cyber Capability Centre Delivery Manager and operate within a dedicated Cyber Capability Centre function, leading the planning and execution of key delivery workstreams in an exciting and fast‑evolving cyber portfolio.

Core duties:

• Working within a dedicated portfolio within EIT Cyber to manage the end-to-end project delivery of cyber initiatives to ensure that the needs of customers and users continue to be met, as well as ensuring financial and other benefits are achieved.
• Responsible for defining, planning & delivery activities; will form, collaborate and manage other multi-disciplinary teams to ensure implementation of effective cyber security across the organization.
• Consolidating expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to deliver capabilities to further organisational objectives
• Supporting and promoting the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation

Essential Skills:

• Delivery of change or projects in an IT and/or Security environment
• Good experience managing project-focused risks & issues
• Formal project management training, preferably PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM (PMDY)
• Experience of Continual Service Improvement and supporting methodologies such as Lean or ITIL
• Foundational understanding of Cyber Security fundamentals is beneficial

The Cyber Capability Delivery Team:

A dedicated delivery portfolio within the EIT Cyber organisation, working alongside cyber security technical, service and assurance specialists to facilitate the implementation and continuous improvement of cyber tools, capabilities and services. This includes working with and managing both internal and external resources to support delivery through a product focused delivery employing agile project management techniques with the intent to mature and enhance our cyber security capabilities.

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: 29th June 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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