At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-impact projects and drive innovation in product development.
- Company: Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defence and engineering.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, tailored rewards, and support for wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diverse perspectives and offering career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while connecting teams and driving business success.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and building customer relationships.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
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. As the Portfolio Manager, you’ll lead the charge on high-impact projects, driving bids, delivery, and innovation across product development and new capabilities. You’ll be the connector between teams and leadership, bringing sharp business insight, strong communication, and a flexible, solutions-focused mindset to make big outcomes happen.
You will be accountable for the delivery of projects/portfolios and results of the team, whilst managing a multi-functional team. This role will require you to work with Business Development and Engineering; you will help identify and develop new business opportunities as well as follow-on business opportunities. Ensure you financially plan and achieve business financial objectives for orders, sales, gross margin, and cash. You will be responsible for ensuring that accurate forward load data is derived for projects from the business toolsets.
Experience in building customer relationships and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Experience in managing risks and opportunities to the benefit of the programme. Experience working as a Project/Portfolio/Programme Manager on complex projects/portfolios with extensive knowledge of Project Management (tools, techniques, practices) ideally from a comparable industry (Defence/Manufacturing/Engineering sector). Able to resolve project/portfolio/programme related problems that do not have routine solutions.
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. 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.
