Project Manager

BAE Systems; New Forest; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex projects within their Electronics Systems business in Rochester, Kent. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring projects meet their targets. Candidates should have a strong project management background in Aerospace or Defence, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, contributing to an inclusive culture that values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects across multiple lifecycle stages.
• Project management background in Aerospace, Defence, or a related industry.
• Ability to make clear, informed decisions in uncertain environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the definition, planning, leadership, and delivery of complex projects.
• Implement robust monitoring and control measures to ensure project success.
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports on project performance.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

APMQ or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

Job title: Project Manager

Location: Rochester, Kent

Salary: £57,000 – £65,000 dependent on skills and experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the definition, planning, leadership, and delivery of complex projects across their entire lifecycle, including campaigns, new business proposals, product design and development, production, contract bidding, and in-service support
• Lead, inspire, and influence cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation to meet the success criteria for your projects
• Implement robust monitoring and control measures to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and financial targets
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities, collaborating with teams to identify and implement mitigation and enhancement strategies in a timely manner
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports on project performance to team members, senior leadership, and clients
• Work closely with diverse stakeholders to drive effective problem-solving and resolution
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to foster collaboration and mutual success
• Occasional travel to various sites and global locations may be required on an ad-hoc basis
  
  

Essential

Your skills and experiences:

• Proven experience delivering complex projects across multiple lifecycle stages, including campaigns, new business proposals, product design and development, production, and in-service support
• Project management background in Aerospace, Defence, or a related industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate others
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to make clear, informed decisions in uncertain or ambiguous environments
  
  

Desirable

• APMQ or equivalent project management qualification
  
  

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electronics Systems Team

This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control, maritime controls, electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management. Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k’s to £10m’s with teams of up to 250 people.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to 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 make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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: 2nd June 2025

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.