Project Manager

Project Manager – BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

• Production grade software and hardware development, integration and manufacture programmes – either directly into 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.
• Lead highly technical engineering teams working on RF and electronic technologies, blending general project management skills with a foundation level of engineering background.
• APM Competency Framework Project Manager (Master) and Project Manager (Advanced) levels, to scope and deliver our most largest and most complex commitments.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in a process‑driven organization.
• Accountable for budget, performance and results, ensuring procedures are followed and governance applied.
• Experienced in managing complex stakeholders and able to adapt plans to address emerging operational challenges.

Experience – Desirable

While not a pre‑requisite, we’d be especially interested in receiving applications from individuals with experience in managing the delivery of a product from inception to market.

Location

• Travel to Great Baddow expected approximately 3 days per week.

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