Senior Project Management Lead — Naval Programs

BAE Systems; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Scotland is seeking a Lead Project Management Professional to oversee project scope, manage risks, and ensure effective communication across teams. The role involves collaboration in delivering innovative naval programs while providing opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should possess strong organizational and analytical skills along with project management experience. This position offers a salary of up to £54,000, along with various benefits including health plans and employee share options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a project management environment, applying project management tools effectively.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and planning capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Awareness of risk and governance processes with competent IT skills.
• Experience contributing to the development of others in a project setting.
• Exposure to complex engineering or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project scope definition and control.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve project issues.
• Review and assure project schedules and align them with plans.
• Manage assigned cost accounts and contribute to forecasts.
• Oversee project change and capture impacts.
• Monitor risks and opportunities, maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Project management tools and techniques

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Scotland is seeking a Lead Project Management Professional to oversee project scope, manage risks, and ensure effective communication across teams. The role involves collaboration in delivering innovative naval programs while providing opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should possess strong organizational and analytical skills along with project management experience. This position offers a salary of up to £54,000, along with various benefits including health plans and employee share options.