FalconWorks Digital Capability Project Manager

• Job Title: FalconWorks Digital Capability Project Manager
• Job Location: Warton - 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 exceptionalindividual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.
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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

In this role, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of cross-functional digital capability projects, translating strategic objectives into structured, governed execution plans. You will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement, ensuring delivery aligns with governance and assurance requirements. Working closely with business, engineering, IT, finance and third-party partners, you will provide clear delivery insight to support decision-making. You will also support business case development, financial management, transition to service, benefits realisation and continuous improvement across FalconWorks digital delivery

Core Duties

Project and Programme management

Budget & Financial Management

Stakeholder & Communications Management

Delivery Oversight & Risk Management

Transition, Benefits & Continuous Improvement

Essential skills

Proven experience delivering complex IT projects and digital programmes, translating strategic objectives and capability roadmaps into successful delivery outcomes

Strong programme and project managementexpertise, including end-to-end delivery, Lifecycle Management (LCM) governance, transition to service and benefits realisation

Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and financial governance, with the ability to support investment decisions and cost control

Proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate project risks, dependencies and delivery challenges while maintaining focus on outcomes

Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across business, engineering, IT, finance and third party organisations

Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives, driving change and adoption, and communicating complex technical and delivery information in a clear, business focused manner

The Digital Data and Information for Falconworks Team

The FalconWorks Digital, Data & Infrastructure team plays a central role in turning digital capability strategies into successful delivery outcomes. Working across business, engineering, IT and finance functions, the team leads the end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects, ensuring strong governance, effective stakeholder engagement and robust financial management. They provide oversight of project performance, risks and dependencies, support informed decision-making, and help ensure new capabilities are successfully adopted by the business.

Through a focus on value realisation and continuous improvement, the team enables the successful delivery of FalconWorks' digital transformation objectives.

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 applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust 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: 9th November 2026

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