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Senior Portfolio Manager

BAE Systems

Senior Portfolio Manager

£57000

BAE Systems, Smith's Green, Cheshire East

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 19 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2e3dae1abf0e402784103c3d6d9d8476

Full Job Description

  • Accountable for delivery of the projects and programmes and results of the team

  • Financially plan and achieve acceptable business financial objectives for orders, sales, gross margin and cash

  • Monitor and report project/programme performance for schedule, technical, financial and quality objectives

  • Establish and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships maintaining regular communications and managing expectations

  • Oversee the development, establishment and continuous improvement and tailoring of procedures and guidelines for operation of the project/programme, ensuring adherence to the Operational Framework and LCM mandates

  • Pro-actively engage with the talent management process, As part of this role you will work with functional colleagues, be responsible for the management of resources and work packages ensuring that competent people are available to satisfy project requirements, whilst maintaining effective resource utilisation. Through the development of effective relationships across functions, sites, internal and external stakeholders, you will play a leading role in the swift and effective resolution of programme issues.

    Formal training in Project Management (accredited by APM, PMI or PRINCE), with knowledge of scheduling and risk software tools (eg MS Project & Predict!)

  • Experience working as a Project/Programme Manager on complex projects/programmes with extensive knowledge of Project Management and ideally from a comparable industry (Defence/Manufacturing/Engineering sector)


    • Desirable:
  • Degree-level qualification (engineering discipline preferred) or comparable experience in the engineering/manufacturing sector, with demonstrable Project Management delivery experience, ideally from a comparable industry (Defence)

  • Experience in building customer relationships and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction

  • Experience in managing risks and opportunities to the benefit of the programme

    Salary: Up to £57,000 dependent on skills and experience, 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., You'll gain invaluable insight into the intricacies of our business and have the chance to expand your professional network within the industry. This position offers exceptional prospects for career advancement and growth, complemented by comprehensive support from BAE Systems, including opportunities for additional qualifications and training.


    • 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.