DD&I Investment Project Control Lead

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Project Control Office Team member to manage investment governance and portfolio performance. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in investment management, and proven leadership abilities. This role offers a competitive salary of £61,110 plus benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Proven experience in investment portfolio management and project control.
• Experience mentoring and driving team performance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance framework aligned to organisational objectives.
• Critically assess proposals and secure funding for priority initiatives.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs, and proactively manage risks.
• Build strong relationships and communicate investment performance to senior leaders.
• Enhance investment control processes through technology adoption.
• Mentor colleagues in investment analysis and project control.

Skills

Analytical and financial acumen

Investment portfolio management

Budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership and team development

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering

Professional certifications (APMP, PRINCE2, CFA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Join our Project Control Office Team, the hub of investment governance within the DD&I department. The team plays a pivotal role in shaping and managing the investment portfolio, combining financial expertise with strategic insight to evaluate proposals, secure funding, and oversee performance. By embedding robust governance frameworks and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, the team drives value, strengthens return on investment, and supports long-term growth. Working across strategy and hands-on project control, this is a team where every decision makes a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead investment governance — Establish and maintain a robust governance framework, with clear policies, procedures, and long-term investment planning (10-year strategy and 5-year portfolio) aligned to organisational objectives.
• Drive investment planning and funding — Critically assess proposals for value and ROI, develop compelling business cases with technical teams, and secure approvals to ensure financial backing for priority initiatives.
• Oversee portfolio performance and risk — Monitor budgets, KPIs, and benefit delivery, proactively addressing variances and mitigating financial or operational risks to safeguard investment integrity and value for money.
• Engage and influence stakeholders — Build strong cross-functional relationships, navigate approvals, and communicate investment performance, risks, and opportunities effectively to senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Champion efficiency and innovation — Enhance investment control processes through continuous improvement and technology adoption, ensuring streamlined, effective, and forward-looking investment management practices.
• Develop and lead high-performing teams — Mentor and upskill colleagues in investment analysis and project control, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning while recognising achievements.

Qualifications

• Analytical and financial acumen with the ability to assess data, evaluate proposals, and identify trends.
• Proven experience in investment portfolio management, project control, budgeting, financial analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills, with experience mentoring and driving team performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Desirable: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering, or professional certifications such as APMP, PRINCE2, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience within infrastructure, IM&T, or complex project control environments.
• Knowledge of risk management, benefit realisation, and process improvement best practices.

Company and Culture

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Security and Eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may affect your eligibility for certain roles based on nationality or place of birth. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems

There’s no limit to where your career at BAE Systems in the UK could take you. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation across air, land, sea, cyber and space. You’ll collaborate with bright minds on boundary-breaking projects, supported by flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package (pension, employee share plans, health and lifestyle benefits). This is a role where your contribution can have a real impact and where your diversity of thought is valued.

Salary: £61,110 + depending on skills and experience. This includes a competitive pension scheme and additional benefits.