Strategic PM – Type 26 Combat Systems GFX & Obsolescence

BAE Systems Taleo; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working patterns

Shift working

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Manager for the Type 26 Combat Systems GFX and Obsolescence, based at a flexible UK site with hybrid working. You will lead end-to-end GFA delivery, manage GFE/GFX transfers, and drive obsolescence mitigation across the Type 26 programme, engaging with MoD and suppliers.

The role requires a degree or equivalent PM experience, recognised PM qualifications, strong stakeholder influence, and experience with Government Furnished Assets.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in Project Management or Project Controls environments.
• Professionally recognised PM qualification (e.g. APM, PMI) or significant demonstrable experience at a senior level within complex programmes.
• Recognised LCM/IBR Assessor (or equivalent), with experience contributing to governance and assurance activities.
• Excellent Influencing skills across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, resolve issues and improve delivery performance.
• External supplier experience with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point between BAE Systems Type 26 and the Ministry of Defence Type 26 Combat Systems GFA Programme Management team and Team Leader.
• Lead the management and successful discharge of all Type 26 contractual GFA requirements.
• Provide customer liaison, stakeholder management and programme reporting for all GFA-related activities.
• Lead Combat Systems obsolescence management, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and mitigated effectively.
• Develop and deliver plans for the transfer of GFX from Government Furnished Asset arrangements to BAE Systems procurement responsibility.
• Maintain alignment between MoD and Type 26 GFA contractual baselines, ensuring compliance and performance against programme commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve GFA delivery issues and protect programme milestones.
• Support new business and growth opportunities, including export campaigns and bid activities such as the Norway programme.
• Drive proactive risk, opportunity and dependency management across GFA and obsolescence activities.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of programme, customer and business objectives

Skills

PM qualification (APM/PMI) or senior经验

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in Project Management

Job description

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Manager for the Type 26 Combat Systems GFX and Obsolescence, based at a flexible UK site with hybrid working. You will lead end-to-end GFA delivery, manage GFE/GFX transfers, and drive obsolescence mitigation across the Type 26 programme, engaging with MoD and suppliers.

The role requires a degree or equivalent PM experience, recognised PM qualifications, strong stakeholder influence, and experience with Government Furnished Assets.