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IM&T Leader - Project Management

Employer
BAE Systems
Location
England, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
29 Mar 2019
Reference
00059043

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Discipline
Other
Sector
Computing & IT
Job Type
Business & Non-Engineering

Job Details

IM&T Leader - Project Management

Would you like to play a key role in the delivery of projects across the IM&T department? We currently have a vacancy for an IM&T Leader- Project Management at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.

As an IM&T Leader - Project Management you will be project managing development & delivery programs across the IM&T function in support of the wider business. We currently have an exciting and extensive multi million pound programme of work implementing new and continually improving technology.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to deliver change through effective project management alongside our outsource partners and technical staff. You will drive improvement and will be involved in key decision making. The role will give you the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the business.

Your main responsibilities as an IM&T Leader- Project Management will involve:

Delivering to cost, budget and quality

Ensuring integration between projects

Risk management

Managing a project team of contractors and BAE staff

Planning and problem Solving

Communicating across stakeholder groups

Strategic thinking

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential

Project management

Comfortable with dealing at all levels of seniority

Proven track record of delivery and the ability to drive the adoption of major IT solutions

Strong planning skills

Strong problem solving skills

Desirable

Technical knowledge of major I.T systems across a major engineering capability

PRINCE 2 or APM

What we're looking for in you:

You will possess excellent communication skills with the confidence & ability to operate across the business dealing with stakeholders at all levels. You will be focussed, determined to make a difference and dedicated to timely delivery & overcoming problems with positivity and drive and promote a positive team environment

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Maritime - Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Company

At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.

We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.

We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Facts and Figures

  • Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator
  • Established positions in air, maritime and land domains
  • Growing position in cyber security
  • Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia
  • 89,600 employees in over 40 countries
  • Customers in around 80 countries
  • 2020 sales of £20,862m
  • £1,700 invested in training per employee in 2020
  • £11bn spent with 21,000 directly-contracted suppliers

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