Lead Project Professional - Integrated Combat Systems
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Lead Project Professional - Integrated Combat Systems
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Job Title: Lead Project Professional – Integrated Combat Systems
Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Broad Oak or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
- Working directly within a Control Account Management team of Underwater Surveillance system deliveries.
- Leading as part of a small multi-disciplinary senior leadership team delivering equipment for the Dreadnought build programme.
- Leading managerial analysis, reporting and forecasting.
- Monitoring and synthesising a portfolio of projects' progress and engineering task status. Managing and engaging with stakeholders that include customers.
- Resourcing and recruitment management
Your skills and experiences:
- Excellent supplier engagement with the ability to build long lasting relationships
- Forecasting experience
- Project Management skills in equipment delivery.
- Structured and disciplined approach to project management
- Demonstrable experience of the development and application of project management governance
- Experience in EVM, Risk and Planning
- PMDY and APM PMQ would be advantageous
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 Dreadnought Combat System – Underwater Surveillance (UWS) team:
The UWS team is responsible for the management and reporting of the design, manufacture and delivery through key suppliers of the Underwater Surveillance systems for the Dreadnought class of Submarines for the UK Royal Navy. The UWS team is a multi-disciplinary team of project management, engineering and supply chain management skills who work together to deliver the integrated programme for the Dreadnought Alliance.
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. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation
Job Pgrm/Proj. Management Primary LocationGB-ENG-SRY-Frimley Closing Date 28/Feb/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 - Integrated Combat Systems 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 £39,611 - £84,562 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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