Project Management Senior Professional at BAE Systems

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management Fundamentals, Full Lifecycle Management, Bidding, Capturing Work, Delivering Projects, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Performance Management, Cash Sales Management, Margin Management, Stakeholder Development, Program Planning Adaptation, Resource Management, Operational Change Management, Customer Relationship Building

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Project Management Senior Professional Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – 3 days onsite per week We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £45,000 (Depending on skill and 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: As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for individual, team and department levels, capturing and delivering of high priority/strategically important projects within the Design Services Engineering Projects, as well as liaising with future customers to increase the likelihood of receiving opportunities into the business. Core Duties: Pulling-through of order intake from existing customers & contracts Identifying & winning new work and building relationships with new customers Leading a cross-functional team of direct/indirect colleagues and will be responsible for adapting their programme plans & priorities to address resource and operational changes Managing the budget, performance and results of their team Maintaining the project management weekly/monthly activities to help successfully lead a proactive team Responsible for cash sales and margin for relevant projects within Maritime Services Essential skills: You’ll have extensive project management fundamentals experience e.g., full lifecycle management, bidding, capturing and delivering You’ll have proven experience leading multiple concurrent projects and overseeing the performance of project teams You’ll hold recognised professional project management qualifications (e.g., APMP/PMQ) and relevant degree‑level education, or equivalent senior‑level experience Design Services Engineering Projects team: This role will provide you with the opportunity to become part of an experienced Engineering Projects team, dealing from installing state of the art technology on to warships to futuristic concepts. The team deals with a magnitude of different projects with the full project life cycle where you will work alongside various stakeholder developing your skills that could lead to further opportunities within the wider BAE Systems Business. 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: 7th April 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. #LI-TP1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for capturing and delivering high-priority, strategically important projects within Design Services Engineering Projects at individual, team, and department levels. This includes pulling through order intake from existing customers, identifying and winning new work, and managing the budget, performance, and cash sales/margin for relevant projects.