Product Owner Privileged Access Management

Job Title: Product Owner – Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Location: Preston or Frimley – Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £75,000 dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

Turning the business needs into a set of requirements that our engineering teams and suppliers can deliver on, you will be the technical lead for your product team. Providing management of your product and backlog, you will advise on support, maintenance, technical debt and continuous improvement aspects to ensure the product delivers optimal value.

In conjunction with our partners, you will drive a programme of change to fulfil the business adoption of the product and adapting to the evolution of the digital platforms and products. As a good communicator you will engage with a range of business stakeholders to build trust in the product, value for money and continuous evolution to meet market changes and challenges.

Core duties:

• You will be responsible for managing and executing the PAM product strategy.
• You will be capturing emerging business and user requirements across key stakeholder groups and build into product roadmaps
• You will be responsible for managing operational risk(s) relating to PAM services and capabilities
• You will be managing product backlog with applicable velocity, planning cycles and retrospective reviews
• You will ensure Cyber Security requirements are appropriately baked into existing and new contracts to meet the Company’s cyber security strategy and goals
• You will be accountable for ensuring PAM services and capabilities comply with the Group Cyber Security Standards (GCSS) and any regulatory obligations

Essential Skills:

• You will have an understanding of PAM concepts including password vaults, privileged session management, privileged entitlement management, access analytics and reporting
• You will be able to demonstrate leadership in operational management
• You will analyse requirements and advise on scope and options for continual operational improvement
• You will be experienced in advising on standards, methods, tools, applications and processes relevant to group specialism(s) and can make appropriate choices from alternatives
• You will have proven ability to evaluate the organisational impact of new technologies and PAM services

The Identity and Access Management Team

It is an ideal time to join the Identity and Access Management team at this exciting time as we define and build a capability for the management and security of identities. This capability covers the enterprise use of human and non-human identities and how we manage access and authorisation in line with our industry regulations and customer needs. The team is pivotal to delivering significant benefits to the business that improve user experience whilst maintaining the security and compliance of our digital systems and data.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 16th June 2026

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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