PMO Analyst - Change (Edgewing)

BAE Systems; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the Reading area is seeking a PMO Analyst-Change. This role involves supporting the Transition Manager in planning and implementing transition strategies. Candidates should have strong project management skills, including experience with Agile and familiarity with project management tools. The role requires mostly on-site work but may allow flexible arrangements. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2 and PMP.
• Experience of working as a PMO Analyst or equivalent position.
• Familiarity with project management tools including MS Project, JIRA, Trello and Asana.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transition Manager in planning and implementing Digital Information transition strategies.
• Collaborate in coordinating the transition of resources, processes, IT systems, and contracts.
• Contribute to improving transition processes by identifying opportunities for optimisation.

Skills

Knowledge of project management methodologies

Experience as a PMO Analyst

Familiarity with project management tools

Understanding of IT project lifecycle

Capability in analysing business processes

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Trello

Asana

Job description

Job title: PMO Analyst-Change (Edgewing)

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £45,657+ Dependent of skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Support the Transition Manager in planning and implementing Digital Information transition strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Collaborate in coordinating the transition of resources, processes, IT systems, and contracts to maintain business continuity
• Contribute to improving transition processes by identifying opportunities for optimisation and sharing best practices
• Assist in the development of clear communication materials and engagement strategies to support smooth transitions
• Work with cross-functional teams to help prevent issues and support the definition of recovery action plans
• Prepare regular updates and progress reports for the Transition Team

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2 and PMP
• Experience of working as a PMO Analyst or equivalent position
• Familiarity with project management tools including MS Project, JIRA, Trello and Asana
• Understanding of the IT project lifecycle and experience with business transition management
• Strong capability in analysing and optimising business processes to drive efficiency and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience working with global partners
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work effectively in dynamic and evolving environments

Adaptability in navigating and aligning with diverse organisational cultures during transitions

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 PMO Team

You will be joining a highly motivated, experienced team within the BAE Systems Air sector, committed to the delivery and progression of a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) for the UK. You will play a central role in working across a diverse stakeholder group of functional and delivery teams including tri national industry and government colleagues from across our partner nations to support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

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.