Project Manager - Delivery (Manufacturing Technology)

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of manufacturing technology projects. The role involves leading project planning, managing risks, and engaging stakeholders. Essential skills include strong communication and project management knowledge. A competitive salary of around £65,000 is offered, along with a variety of benefits and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques.
• Ability to resolve complex project-related issues.
• Diligent attention to detail and adapting to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage the project portfolio within the Manufacturing Tech team.
• Carry out project updates, planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Engage with multi-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Manage commercial aspects of projects including budget and cost.

Skills

Communication and diplomacy skills

Project Management knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Professional PM Qualification or practical experience

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager - Delivery (Manufacturing Technology)

Location

Barrow-in-Furness, On-Site

Salary

Circa £65,000 depending on experience

What you'll be doing

• Leading / managing the project portfolio within the Manufacturing Tech team, there are currently 20-30 live projects at any point in time
• Carrying out tasks around Project updates; Planning; Reporting; Risk management
• Engaging with multi-functional teams with internal and external stakeholders
• Carrying out commercial aspects to projects, such as budget & cost management
• Ensuring that projects maintain progress, within budget

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Communication and diplomacy skills are essential for this role. Able to persuade and influence internal & external stakeholders, sometimes at senior levels internally
• A proven background as a professional with extensive knowledge of Project Management (tools, techniques, practices) and basic knowledge of other functions such as Commercial & Finance
• Able to resolve & guide others in solving complex project-related issues, but the normal is to follow established procedures
• Highly organised and diligent to detail. Being able to adapt to changing needs with the project

Desirable:

• Familiarity with a wide range of project types (R&D, Implementation, Production)
• Professional PM Qualification or practical experience gained through application of Project Management delivery

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 Manufacturing Technology team

This team sits within Technology Enablement and has a portfolio of 25+ projects at any one time. Coming into this role, you will enable improved project performance through project tracking, risk & issue management, stakeholder management, with a delivery focus.

It is expected that the PM will be comfortable holding key stakeholders to account, building relationships across functions and programmes to enable delivery, managing multiple projects at any one time with varying levels of changing priorities.

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 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

3rd November 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.

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