IM&T Project Manager (SAPCAMS)

Job Title\: IM&T Infrastructure Project Manager

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

Referral Scheme Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: E

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment Team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

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.

Role Description

As an IM&T Infrastructure Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of infrastructure projects on behalf of the Competency Centre, ensuring projects are planned, managed and delivered effectively. You will be responsible for scheduling, monitoring and reporting project activities, maintaining clear governance and providing comprehensive project reporting. The role requires effective management of project budgets, resources, revenue and capital expenditure, ensuring agreed business benefits are realised within approved timescales and budgets. You will apply project controls including change management, risk management and quality processes, whilst managing stakeholder expectations and escalating risks and issues to the Portfolio Lead where required.

Core Duties

• Lead the delivery of IT projects, ensuring agreed milestones are achieved within scope, timescales and budget
• Manage the full project lifecycle using agreed project management processes, tools and governance frameworks
• Produce regular status reports and provide clear updates to customers and stakeholders, managing expectations throughout delivery
• Coordinate and leverage internal resources, third-party vendors and suppliers to support successful project outcomes
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and escalations, taking appropriate action to maintain delivery objectives
• Track project deliverables and facilitate project reviews with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure progress and accountability

Essential skills

• Experience delivering IT projects through the full project lifecycle
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies
• Experience working within an IT Development function
• Knowledge of business unit policies, processes and project governance
• Experience managing or supporting SAPCAMS projects and deployments

The IM&T PM Team

Join a dynamic IM&T Project Management team responsible for delivering technology and business change projects that have a real impact across the organisation. You'll work with a diverse network of stakeholders, technical teams and suppliers, helping to deliver innovative solutions and drive successful project outcomes.

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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

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\: 12th November 2026