Project Manager Delivery - Qatar

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager Delivery for a significant programme in Qatar. You will oversee the FOC software development, interfacing with several stakeholders and leading project scheduling. The role requires a relevant university degree and PM qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2. Competitive benefits package includes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Related PM competencies expected.
• PM qualification such as APM/PRINCE2 is essential.
• University Degree or substantial equivalent practical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of the Qatar FOC software development programme.
• Interface with Qatar Project Office and In-Country Management Teams.
• Develop and deliver status presentations to Qatari Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

PM Competencies

Project Management

Advanced problem solving

Education

University Degree or Equivalent

PM Qualification (APM/PRINCE2)

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager Delivery - Qatar

Location: Warton

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

Salary: £54,793+

What you’ll be doing

• Working with the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Qatar FOC software development programme. You will the bridge between the Engineering and Project Management and cost control. You will be given the freedom to manage the delivery of this programme
• You will be working the scheduling team to plan the project execution and working with the Synthetic Training Management to ensure your programme is resourced to a level to discharge the programme
• You will the key interface with the Qatar Project Office and the In-Country Managements Teams
• You will develop and deliver status presentations the Qatari Senior Leadership Team
• You will have the ability to undertake advanced problem solving typically based on previous experience
• You will have the ability to manage the Project Management processes on a full project lifecycle to ensure that the needs of customers / users continue to be met, and that financial and other benefits are achieved

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Related PM Competencies will be expected at this level.
• Typically a University Degree/ Equivalent, or a substantial amount of practical knowledge gained through experience.
• PM Qualification such as APM Project Management Qualification / PRINCE2 or equivalent.

Desirable

• PMDY - Planning Practitioner ideally

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 Synthetic Training Engineering team

The Synthetic Training engineering department is responsible for producing Typhoon Flight Simulators and through life services that include improved software releases. To produce these products, it requires different sub-teams working together to design, assemble, test and qualify the pilot training devices for the customer use. These simulators are an important element in our customer training programmes to enable pilot conversion and operational pilot training for both the UK and overseas customers. Our focus is to develop highly capable and cost efficient solutions that meet and exceed our customers training needs required for pilot front line operations.

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

18th 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.