Senior Project Professional

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Professional

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Sheffield, Hybrid – Hybrid working with flexibility around on-site presence

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

Salary: Circa £50,000

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.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will apply project delivery standards within a structured lifecycle framework, helping ensure contracts are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate contractual activity across teams, govern end-to-end supply chain processes and process orders using systems such as SAP to support contractual performance targets.

You will identify potential schedule risks, assess impacts and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery performance. You will also produce performance reports and metrics, monitor stock against requirements, facilitate cross-functional meetings and represent the organisation at customer reviews, ensuring actions and progress are clearly captured and tracked.

Core duties:

• You will be able to govern multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales, quality standards and budget expectations
• You will have an understanding of project lifecycle navigation and how structured project processes support successful delivery
• You will have the ability to use IT tools including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and enterprise systems such as SAP
• You will have experience supporting project risk governance activities and bring knowledge or exposure to bid coordination processes
• You will demonstrate knowledge of project delivery qualities, processes and supporting systems used to plan and deliver work
• You will hold, or be working towards, a recognised PM qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, IMA or a relevant degree

The Weapon Systems UK 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?

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: 24th March 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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