Project Manager - Continuous Improvement Coordination

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defense contractor in Portsmouth seeks a Project Manager for Continuous Improvement Coordination. The role involves leading projects, managing risks, and ensuring successful outcomes with minimal guidance. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience, a recognized project management qualification, and a background in manufacturing or maritime industries is highly desirable. This position offers a competitive salary with hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible discounted health benefits

Employee share plans

Qualifications

• Manage reports and collate senior executive briefing documents.
• Background in Manufacturing/Engineering/Maritime industry is highly desirable.
• Experience in PM in a Continuous Improvement environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Agree Project Control approach with stakeholders and prepare realistic plans.
• Deliver project outcomes with minimal guidance from Line Manager.

Skills

Advanced project reporting & scheduling

Business process and procedures

Project Control Toolsets

Risk management

Team leadership

Data visualisation (Visio, PowerPoint, Tableau)

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

Job Title:

Project Manager - Continuous Improvement Coordination

Location:

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

Salary:

Up to £51,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

• Able to perform advanced project reporting & scheduling
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of Business process and procedures
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of Project Control Toolsets
• Able to manage the Project Control processes on a full project lifecycle to ensure that, over time, the needs of customers/users continue to be met, and that financial and other benefits are achieved
• Identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project. Apply appropriate Project Control methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches
• Agrees Project Control approach with stakeholders, and prepares realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate
• Able to lead a small team and deliver project outcomes with minimal guidance from the Line Manager

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree level education, or demonstrate comparable amount of practical knowledge gained through experience
• Manage reports and ability to collate senior executive briefing documents, including data visualisation (Visio, PowerPoint, Tableau)
• Recognised project management qualification (such as the APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent) is expected
• Background in Manufacturing/Engineering/Maritime industry is highly desirable
• Experience in PM in a Continuous Improvement environment is highly desirable

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 Continuous Improvement team:

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Team is dedicated to making our business as effective and efficient as possible in delivering through-life support for some of the world's most advanced vessels-from aircraft carriers to offshore patrol vessels. Warship Support covers every aspect of readiness, including engineering, maintenance, supply chain management, and defect rectification, ensuring our fleet remains mission-ready at all times. Working across all functions, the CI Team drives meaningful change initiatives that are championed by senior leadership and make a real difference to how we operate

You will directly support the continuous Improvement team using your tried and tested PM knowledge. Offering advice and PM oversight. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and support projects that span every function of the business, with a clear focus on how we operate and deliver. This role provides a unique perspective on the organisation, offering privileged access to senior leadership and involvement in shaping the delivery of our strategic goals. It is an exceptional platform for professional growth and will undoubtedly provide valuable experience that extends well beyond the role itself

This isn't just a job-it's a chance to make a real impact. You'll be protecting those who protect us, ensuring great value and effective products for national defence. If you're passionate about Project Management and Improvement and ready for a career with purpose, we want to hear from you

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

2nd December 2025