Portsmouth , United Kingdom

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Broad Oak, hybrid – 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 68,000 depending on experience

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.

Role description:

This role is responsible for delivering a large complex project, ensuring on time completion of milestones, within scope, and to a high standard. It requires managing multiple priorities across strategic initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery that meets customer expectations and business objectives.

Core Duties:

• Be accountable for the budget, performance and results of the team and project
• Manage a small team of project professionals whilst working collaboratively with Principal Engineering Manager and System Design Authority to ensure correct management of the projects
• Understand, track and drive all financials associated with the running of projects, including CSRs, invoicing, monitoring spend v forecast and ETCs, and a strong knowledge of Earn Value Management
• Multi-task to changing priorities and tight timescales whilst providing clear direction, guidance and support to the project teams
• Own all project plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges in support of PEM

Essential skills:

• Project Delivery experience of a large complex project
• Knowledge of good Bid practice and process
• Commercially astute
• Financially astute
• Able to resolve project related problems that do not have routine solutions

Simulation and Training – Products:

Our Products team delivers a diverse portfolio of strategic and fast-paced projects, supporting both established and growing customers. Working collaboratively across the business, the team manages complex programmes and shorter-term assignments, focusing on high-quality delivery, good customer relationships, and driving successful business outcomes.

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.

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: 10th July 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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