Lead PMO

BAE Systems (New); Preston; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead PMO, where you will coordinate project control activities and manage supply chain risks. This role offers the opportunity to work on a multibillion-pound complex program, engaging with senior stakeholders and integrated delivery teams. You'll be empowered to influence decision-making on critical defense projects while enjoying a flexible working environment. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds, ensuring a supportive culture where you can thrive and make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a focus on supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project control governance reviews and manage risks.
• Forecast cash for supply chain activities and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Governance and Assurance Reviews

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Project Management Qualification (APM)

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Database Tools

Simulation Tools

Job description

Job Title: Lead PMO

Location: Barrow – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £48,000+ depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Co-ordination across all IDT SC activities on monthly Project Control governance reviews to ensure Risk, Opportunities and CSR Variances are understood
• Cash forecast for Supply Chain Activities including regular challenge and liaison with PM Business Ops and senior stakeholders
• Work with a variety of model packages / tools, e.g. spreadsheets, database, simulation tools, processes
• Conduct governance and assurance reviews to ensure all are working to optimum good practices consistently across all IDTs (Integrated delivery team)
• Progression of all changes which impact the Supply Chain and interface across the business unit
• Presentation of key Business Management information to the senior management to support monthly management reviews

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in all aspects of project management with project control and/or supply chain
• Experience in general project management toolsets – Use of Excel and MS projects
• Degree in a relevant subject, or a substantial amount of practical knowledge gained through experience
• Project Management Qualification such as the APM Project Management

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Supply chain strategy and integration Team:

Leading this team will present you with the opportunities to work on a multibillion-pound complex programme, working with enterprise and industry leading partners, in the private and public sector. It is the ability to shape and influence decision making on this critical defence programme. You will be heavily involved across 7 integrated delivery teams and have the opportunity to liaise with senior stakeholders and develop yourself for a lasting career with BAE Systems.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 20th February 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.