Head of Project Management – AUKUS

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Project Management – AUKUS

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: From £85,000 depending on skills and experience with an executive car allowance, bonus and benefits on top

What you’ll be doing: 

• You will lead the project delivery and bid aspects of the AUKUS programme and bring expert-level knowledge of Submarine Projects/Programmes. With this, you will also provide guidance on Project Management functional tools, techniques, and practices to be used across the UK and Australian teams
• Oversee the management of growth and bid efforts, including the transition from short-term contracts to enduring arrangements. This will involve the leadership and coordination of the bid strategy to secure continued project funding and contract renewals
• Act as the primary point of contact with the customer whilst maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders both internally and externally, including in international partnerships and joint ventures
• Apply your extensive knowledge of Project Management governance and assurance processes, including conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews and leading Lifecycle Management Reviews to maintain project integrity and compliance
• Bring an understanding of the Project Management career framework, including degree-equivalent qualifications and professional affiliations such as an APM/Prince 2, to support and guide career development within the Project Management team

Your skills and experiences: 

• Hold extensive experience in project management from a senior level within Submarine or similar complex programmes, ideally with the Royal Navy or relevant industry partners
• Have a proven ability to lead and develop a cross-functional team, focusing on performance and delivery
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of managing subcontract scopes and Government-to-Government agreements, ideally in the UK-Australia defence collaboration
• Be proficient in project management tools and techniques, with application across UK and Australian functions
• Have experience within project governance processes, including Integrated Baseline Reviews and Lifecycle Management Reviews
• Be skilled in influencing internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to share best practices across the programme

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 AUKUS Programme team: 

By joining the team, you will have a strategic impact on the AUKUS Programme. You will have a rare opportunity to influence and drive key projects within this high-profile submarine programme, fostering UK-Australia defence collaboration and contributing to international security.

You will have a fantastic opportunity to work directly with stakeholders in the UK and Australia, building an international network and gaining invaluable experience in cross-border project delivery and management. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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