Project Manager - Tools and Data

Job Title\: Project Manager – Tools and Data

Location\: Any Digital Intelligence site – travel to Christchurch, Frimley and London will be required. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade\: GG09

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 acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

This vacancy is open to permanent and fixed-term BAE Systems employees only.

While agency workers have access to relevant permanent opportunities, this role has been designated as an internal opportunity and therefore only permanent and fixed-term employees of BAE Systems are eligible to apply.

Job Description\:

The Tools and Data Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the successful delivery of Tools and Data initiatives through effective project planning, governance, reporting, stakeholder engagement, meeting facilitation, and action management.

The role provides direct support to the Head of Tools and Data, ensuring projects remain on track, stakeholders are engaged, actions are delivered, and leadership teams have the information required to make informed decisions.

Core Duties\:

• Work with project leads and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of agreed outcomes
• Coordinate project activities, milestones, deliverables and dependencies
• Support prioritisation of activities across multiple projects and workstreams
• Provide delivery support across the Tools and Data portfolio
• Monitor and report project performance, delivery status and progress against milestones
• Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops, working groups and stakeholder discussions

Essential Skills\:

• You will have strong planning and organisational skills
• You will have experience facilitating meetings and workshops
• You will have the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• You will have knowledge of project governance methodologies
• Experience working within governance, PMO or portfolio management environments is desirable

The team\:

You will have the responsibility for the coordination and management of the Digital Enablement Hub, working with content owners, stakeholders and the Intranet Manager to ensure information remains accurate, up to date and relevant to users across JFC.

This role serves as a central coordination point, driving collaboration, governance, and delivery across the Tools and Data portfolio while supporting the successful execution of broader JFC team initiatives.

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.

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.

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\: 27th August 2026