Lead Project Management Professional

Job Title:

Lead  Project  Management  Professional

Location:

Glasgow, Scotstoun

Salary:  Up to £54,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing :

Support the definition and  control  of project scope, ensuring requirements are clearly understood, documented and reflected within cost, schedule and quality baselines

Work collaboratively across key functions and departments to identify, track and support the resolution of project issues that could impact programme delivery

Review and assurance of project schedules, interrogating activities, highlighting emerging risks and supporting alignment with integrated programme plans

Support the  management  of assigned cost accounts, contributing to forecasts, performance  analysis  and financial  controls

Oversee project change activities, capturing and assessing impacts and supporting continuous improvement across the team

Support the identification, monitoring and  management  of risks and opportunities, maintaining accurate records and contributing to effective mitigation and reporting

Maintain oversight of key milestones, deliverables and acceptance events, tracking progress and escalating issues where necessary

Act as a delegate for the Project  Manager  or Head of Project when required, representing the project in meetings and supporting effective  decision  making within agreed authority levels

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Experience working in a project  management  environment, with a solid understanding of project  management  tools, techniques and processes, and the ability to apply these effectively in routine situations

Strong  organisational,  analytical  and planning capability, with the ability to gather and interpret information, interrogate schedules, identify inconsistencies and support the development of integrated plans

Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions, influence professionally and contribute to problem solving and issue resolution

Awareness of risk, change and governance processes, supported by  competent  IT skills (including Microsoft Office) and the ability to apply project  controls  and governance within a  complex  programme environment

Desirable:

Experience contributing to the development of others, such as supporting colleagues, coordinating cross functional activity, or acting as a delegate for senior managers, demonstrating  confidence  in representing the project and supporting team capability growth

Exposure to  complex  engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure project environments, with an ability to understand technical inputs, work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, and apply project  management  practices within a regulated or highly engineered setting

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   Naval Ships Project    Management    Team

Join our Project  Management  team and play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most  complex  and innovative naval programmes. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of UK and international stakeholders, contributing to projects that shape the future of maritime capability.

This is a dynamic and supportive environment where every  challenge  presents an opportunity to learn, grow and strengthen your professional network. At BAE Systems, you will have access to a wide range of development opportunities, including support towards achieving further professional qualifications, enabling you to build a rewarding and long term career.

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…