Lead Project Professional - Delivery

BAE Systems; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Frimley is seeking a Lead Project Professional - Delivery to manage and oversee the delivery of Government Furnished Equipment onto platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and maintaining effective communication. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £47,271, along with hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex systems engineering projects.
• Expertise in engaging stakeholders and managing dependencies.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.
• Experience in project scheduling and progress reporting.
• Advanced problem-solving skills in cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Government Furnished Equipment onto platform.
• Influence and manage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Report project status at monthly reviews.
• Implement business improvements for project initiatives.
• Maintain effective liaison with project delivery groups.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project scheduling

Problem-solving

Dependency management

Communication

Education

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

Job Description - Lead Project Professional - Delivery (00133390)

Description

Job Title: Lead Project Professional - Delivery

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

Salary: £47,271 + depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Working with customers and stakeholders to drive and manage delivery of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) onto platform
• Influencing and managing a wide range of stakeholders including MOD and shipbuilder
• Understanding and managing complex dependencies across stakeholders
• Reporting project status at monthly reviews
• Business improvement and implementation of programme initiatives
• Building and maintaining effective liaison with all functional groups involved in project delivery

Your skills and experiences

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex systems engineering projects from inception to completion
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, dependency management, and clear, confident communication across all levels
• Strong capability to challenge stakeholders constructively and ensure accountability for performance and delivery outcomes
• Proficient in project scheduling, control mechanisms, and progress reporting to drive transparency and efficiency
• Advanced problem‑solving skills with a track record of resolving cross‑functional delivery issues and aligning stakeholders to meet critical deadlines
• Possession of, or actively pursuing, a recognised project management qualification

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