Lead Project Professional - Delivery
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lead Project Professional - Delivery
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Job Title: Lead Project Professional - Delivery
Location: Barrow- We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, for this particular role 2 days on site a week is preferred.
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- You will identify, assess, and manage risks to the success of the project and apply appropriate PM methods and tools whether predictive or adaptive approaches
- Prepare realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and track activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate
- Consolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives
- Support and promote the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation
Your skills and experiences:
- Able to perform advanced project reporting and scheduling
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Project Lead experience
- Ability to manage the full project life cycle
- Ability to work as part of a team
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive
The Nuclear Safety & Security Project Team:
This is a unique opportunity to work in a new role with the Nuclear Safety and Security Project Team. You will support delivery of the Sector Security Improvement Plan (SIP) by ensuring the consistent application of appropriate project management approaches for all SIP work streams. You will be required to coordinate regular reporting on delivery of the SIP to all stakeholders, including customer and sector representatives, and operate as the principal interface between the Submarines Business Unit and the Maritime and Land SIP Project Manager.
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.
Job Pgrm/Proj. Management Primary LocationGB-ENG-CMA-Barrow-in-Furness Closing Date 06/Jun/23, 5:59:00 PM
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lead Project Professional - Delivery roles across BAE Systems's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £57,438 - £61,098 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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