Manufacturing IM%26T Project Manager for FCAS

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Preston is seeking an IM&T Project Manager to oversee IT project lifecycles. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to manage budgets and stakeholder expectations. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience in IT. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an extensive benefits package. Join a diverse team that values integrity and innovation, shaping the future of the Air Sector.

Benefits

Competitve pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in IT project/programme management.
• Previous deployment of IT solutions including Networks and integration in manufacturing.
• Experience with Budget Management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track the full life cycle of IT projects.
• Provide regular updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage schedules, budgets, escalations, risks, and issues.
• Conduct project reviews with third parties and customers.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Budget Management

Education

Degree in IT or related field

Project Management Qualification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title

IM&T Project Manager for FCAS

Location

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

Salary

£47683+

What you’ll be doing

• Manage and track the full life cycle of IT projects using the agreed processes and tools
• Status reporting and providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders whilst managing their expectations
• Leveraging resources and 3rd parties’ vendors and suppliers
• Managing Schedules, Budgets, Escalations, Risks and Issues
• Tracking the status of project deliverables
• Manage project reviews within ManSCC, with 3rd parties and with Customers

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in IT project / programme management
• Previous experience of successful deployment of IT solutions, including Networks, hosting infrastructure and integration in manufacturing.
• Degree, or equivalent experience in an IT related discipline or Project Management Qualification
• Stakeholder management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project
• Experience of Budget Management

Desirable:

• Experience of IT Software Development Projects and/or Organisational Change Projects
• Experience of OT (Operational Technology) Projects
• Experience of Cyber Security Projects
• Experience of delivering projects utilising various methodologies - E.G. Waterfall (Prince, PMP), Agile, ITIL.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence

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 IM&T PM team

Join the IM&T PM community within the Manufacturing Systems Competency Centre at Samlesbury, where we deliver high-profile IT projects that shape the future of the Air Sector. Our team drives innovation, ensuring IT solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. Collaborating across functions, we influence how the business works, manage complex projects end-to-end, and play a key role in bringing the IT Strategy to life.

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

24th December 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.