About Us
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
The Role
We have a requirement for a Project Manager to lead, manage and support the delivery of:
* Production grade software and hardware development, integration and manufacture programmes – either directly for our customers, or as part of our own product development activities.
* Low to mid Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Science & Technology research programmes, ranging from studies and modelling through to software and hardware prototyping.
Responsibilities
* Develop, manage, and inspire project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
* Establish governance structures, define roles and responsibilities, and maintain stakeholder engagement.
* Define project requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
* Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and dependencies to ensure efficient delivery.
* Develop budgets, manage costs, and allocate non‑financial resources effectively.
* Secure necessary resources, negotiate and monitor supplier contracts, and manage compliance.
* Proactively manage risks, opportunities, and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
* Apply and maintain quality management processes for project deliverables and outputs.
* Establish change control procedures to manage scope variations and maintain configuration integrity.
* Prepare and refine business cases, ensuring projects deliver expected benefits and value.
Experience – Essential
* Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience delivering projects or programmes covering software and hardware development.
* Experience leading highly technical engineering teams working on RF and electronic technologies, with a foundation level of engineering background.
* APM Competency Framework Project Manager (Master) and Project Manager (Advanced) levels, to scope and deliver our most complex commitments.
* Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience in a process‑driven organisation.
* Accountable for the budget, performance and results of the project, and responsible for ensuring that the necessary procedures are followed and governance applied.
* Experience managing complex stakeholders, and able to adapt plans to address emerging operational challenges.
Experience – Desirable
We would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience managing the delivery of a product from inception to market.
Location
* Travel to Great Baddow expected approximately 3 days per week.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
We are embracing Hybrid Working, allowing employees to work from home, another BAE Systems office, or a client site, some or all of the time. This flexibility supports a healthier work‑life balance and enhances well‑being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture – we value employees with varied perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds, fostering an environment where excellence can be achieved collectively.
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