Senior Portfolio Manager in Woking

Location: Glascoed. Minimum 3 days onsite. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £60,000 dependent on skills and experience.

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.

Job Description: This role is to lead a portfolio of products within the AWMS (Advanced Weapons and Munitions Support) IDT (Integrated Delivery Team) with full responsibility for the successful delivery of all projects in that area as well as leading the new business opportunities. A high level of understanding of the complexities of munition production and supply chain management are key to success in this role. This role will support the regular reporting of the delivery status and financial health of the portfolio to senior management.

Core duties:

• You will be accountable for delivery of the projects and programmes and results of the team.
• Supporting a multi-functional team, driving performance, accountability, and successful delivery of highly detailed projects and outcomes.
• Ensure you identify and develop follow-on business opportunities related to their products or processes.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that accurate forward load data is derived for projects from the business toolsets.
• Oversee the development, establishment and continuous improvement and tailoring of procedures and guidelines for operation of the project/programme, ensuring adherence to the Operational Framework and LCM mandates.

Essential Skills:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent industry experience with proven project delivery in complex engineering or defence environments.
• Formally trained in Project Management (APM, PMI, or PRINCE), with experience using scheduling, risk tools, and familiarity with SAP.
• Experience of building customer relationships, consistently delivering high levels of satisfaction and long-term engagement.
• Able to resolve complex, non-routine programme challenges, applying sound judgement and structured problem-solving approaches.

The Warheads Team:

Within the AWMS (Advance Weapons and Munitions Support) team, support development, qualification and productions of new products. Engage customers and lead bidding and delivery of production contracts to international defence customers, including MOD and industry, ensuring successful programme execution and stakeholder alignment.

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.

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: 14th July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.