Project Manager, Data Science Manager, IT Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Frimley, UK

Grade: GG12

Referral Bonus: £5,000

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, enabling governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantage in demanding environments.

• Develop, manage, and inspire project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Establish governance structures, define roles and responsibilities, and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Define project requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and dependencies to ensure efficient delivery.
• Develop budgets, manage costs, and allocate non‑financial resources effectively.
• Secure necessary resources, negotiate and monitor supplier contracts, and manage compliance.
• Proactively manage risks, opportunities, and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Apply and maintain quality management processes for project deliverables and outputs.
• Establish change control procedures to manage scope variations and maintain configuration integrity.
• Prepare and refine business cases, ensuring projects deliver expected benefits and value.

• Minimum 5‑10 years delivering projects or programmes in software, hardware, or digital transformation.
• APM Competency Framework Project Manager (Master) and Project Manager (Advanced) levels to scope and deliver large, complex commitments.
• Experience in a process‑driven organisation and proficiency in Agile methodologies.
• Accountable for budget, performance and results of the project, ensuring procedures are followed and governance applied.
• Manage complex stakeholders, adapting plans to address emerging operational challenges.

Experience delivering projects for Defence customers, or within NATO, Middle Eastern and Asia‑Pacific geographies.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. Our inclusive culture values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export‑control restrictions. Applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard and may require higher levels of National Security Vetting, depending on the role.

We are embracing hybrid working, offering flexibility in when and where you work. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture, and aim to foster wellbeing and work‑life balance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing