Graduate Project Manager – London – April 2026

BAE Systems (New); London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Graduate Digital Intelligence Project Manager in London, where you'll support project delivery and gain exposure across the project lifecycle. This role involves assisting experienced managers, managing finances, and driving service improvements while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of business and technical projects.
• Assist with governance, reporting, and risk tracking.
• Drive service improvements and manage incidents.

Job description

Job Title:

Graduate Digital Intelligence Project Manager

Location:

London

Working Arrangements:

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.

Salary:

£34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

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.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide 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 deliver cutting-edge solutions that protect and empower global security.

Why BAE Systems?

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 empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions based on factors such as nationality and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the role.