Project Manager

Job Description

Job title: Project Manager

Location: Weapon Systems UK, Barrow in Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £61,000+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be accountable for the budget, performance and results of the team
• You will ensure essential procedures are followed based on own knowledge of Project Management. Provide guidance and application of Project Management techniques whilst also handling the implementation of appropriately tailored practices
• You will adapt own project plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• You are going to exercise full management authority, including performance reviews, discipline and other personnel actions
• You will also be responsible for training members of the team, monitoring their quality of work and contributing to pay decisions

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• University level education or professional qualifications gained through industry & Professional PM Qualification or years of practical experience gained through application of Project Management (AMPM/PMQ)
• Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of Project Management (tools, techniques, practices)
• Experience handling/managing Bids and demonstrates basic awareness of commercial practices within own project area
• Able to resolve project-related problems that do not have routine solutions, but the norm is to follow established procedures
• Good understanding of the Business environment for own project and team
• Developed communication and diplomacy skills and be able to persuade and influence internal & external stakeholders
• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan and receive guidance from senior manager as needed

Desirable:

• Desired to be an LCM Assessor

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Weapon Systems UK (WSUK) Team:

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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: 11th December 2024

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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