Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerClient: BAE Systems Location: Filton or Frimley (Hybrid)Contract details: 12 Months, 37 hours per weekHourly Rate: £47 PAYE or £63.40 Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35Clearance Level: BPSS + SC + UK EYES ONLY OverviewBAE Systems Submarines is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Delivery to support strategic projects within its Submarine Systems programmes in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an immediate hire due to potential contractor attritionThe successful applicant will manage multiple improvement and change initiatives in a software and systems environment, delivering value through structured planning, stakeholder engagement, and process optimisation.Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple strategic projects
• Lead on change and change management initiatives, embedding value-driven improvements.
• Create, maintain, and track project plans against cost, quality, and schedule baselines.
• Apply planning standards and task management disciplines across projects.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to secure alignment and ensure successful outcomes.
• Support process improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles where appropriate.
• Provide advanced project reporting, scheduling, and performance management.
• Deputise for the Project Manager where required.

Skills & Experience (All not essential)

• Proven experience delivering projects
• Background in Change Management and Process Improvement is desirable.
• APMG or equivalent project management qualification.
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and reporting capability.
• Ability to lead small teams and manage work packages independently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic project settings.

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