Graduate Project Manager

BAE; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is looking for a Graduate Project Manager to support the delivery of business and technical projects within their Digital Intelligence Team. You will gain valuable experience in project lifecycle processes, governance, and service delivery, while enjoying a competitive benefits package including flexible working arrangements and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Exposure across project lifecycle and delivery performance.
• Ability to track risks and manage finances.
• Understanding of client reporting and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business and technical projects.
• Manage incidents and contribute to governance and reporting.
• Assist senior managers in tracking risks and project outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Governance

Service Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Location: London

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; however, for this role, you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

A Graduate Project Manager supports the delivery of business and technical projects by working with experienced Programme Managers, Service Delivery Managers, and Project Control professionals. You’ll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, contributing to planning, control, and assurance. Roles may include Project Management Office support, Portfolio Management, and Service Delivery. You'll help set up and close projects, manage finances, and assist with governance and reporting. You’ll also support senior managers, track risks, and monitor delivery performance. In Service Delivery, you’ll drive service improvements, manage incidents, and contribute to client reporting, while gradually gaining more responsibility and autonomy.

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

The Digital Intelligence Team:

Drive success and innovation as a Project Manager at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, where you will develop skills to be an integral part in delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect and empower global security.

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 fulfill 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 organization. All applicants must at minimum achieve the 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.