FalconWorks Entity ERP Project Manager

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a FalconWorks Entity ERP Project Manager to deliver complex ERP programmes in Warton with hybrid working options. The successful candidate will manage stakeholder relationships, oversee SAP implementations, and ensure project alignment with group strategies. Essential qualifications include experience in dynamic environments, project management certification, and strong stakeholder skills. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal growth in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex ERP programmes.
• Ability to lead SAP implementations as business-driven transformations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience in engineering or defense.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ERP programmes while managing Systems Integrators.
• Ensure alignment with Group-led strategies.
• Lead the implementation of SAP Finance, Payroll, and Stock systems.

Skills

Experience in everchanging and developing environments

AMP PMQ or similar qualification

Previous experience of implementation of ERP systems

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Job description

Job title:

FalconWorks Entity ERP Project Manager

Location:

Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:

£54,793+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering complex ERP programmes to plan while managing Systems Integrators and leading SAP implementations as business-driven transformations rather than purely IT initiatives
• Have responsibility for delivery of the project and will include being responsible for the overall management, stakeholder management, change management, SAP implementation/delivery, programme governance, BAE Systems PLC LCM management, risk management, budget & resource management, go-live preparation
• The FalconWorks SAP Project Manager will balance delivery of the immediate project while ensuring alignment and compliance with Group-led strategies, leveraging strong relationships across Group IM&T, Group FC&S, and other central teams

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Have experience of everchanging and developing environments
• AMP PMQ or similar qualification or relevant experience in Project management
• Previous experience of implementation of an ERP systems
• Have excellent stakeholder management skills both internal and external

Desirable

• Have previous experience of working within an engineering or defence background

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 Project Team

As an ERP Project Manager, you will join a highly collaborative and forward-thinking team, working together to design and deliver a major S4/HANA transformation for the FalconWorks entity companies. Partnering closely with a Systems Integrator, you will own the delivery plan and execution of the programme, ensuring a smooth and successful transition into service.

You will play a central role in developing new ways of working, leading the implementation of SAP Finance, Payroll, and Stock systems, and shaping how these capabilities are embedded across the business. The role offers end-to-end ownership, from managing third-party suppliers and gathering requirements to delivering focused, high-quality solutions that create real business value.

This is a high-profile opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, influence strategic change, and help build something new within an innovative environment. Alongside the challenge and visibility, the role provides clear opportunities for personal growth and career development, making it ideal for a driven ERP professional looking to progress their career while contributing to a transformative programme with lasting impact.

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:

23nd January 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.