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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Starting from £40,748 - depending on skills & experience What you'll be doing: Supporting the design of the Internal Comms and Platform Data Systems and the delivery of the physical parts to the build programme Coordinating with various stakeholders to complete software updates, support design maturity, support testing and provide materials for the boat Assisting the project manager by monitoring and driving the schedule, maintaining datasets and producing reports for assigned work scope Engaging with various stakeholders for ad-hoc duties to support the successful delivery of impacted systems Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience with monitoring and reviewing plans against progress Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrable experience with collating packs and presenting to cross-functional teams at various levels Previous experience working in a Project delivery environment Desirable: Proficient with MS Project or Team Centre Experience working with suppliers Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Internal Comms and Platform Data Systems (ICPDS) team: A fantastic opportunity to join an area of the business experiencing significant growth. This is a varied role which allows for multi-disciplinary working and great exposure across the business. You will be involved in the entire Project Lifecycle. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 7th January 2025. 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.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the smooth execution of multiple high-pressure projects within an interesting start-up in the Semiconductor space. This role focuses on administrative excellence, project tracking, and effective communication to ensure project performance is consistently monitored and optimised. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an Agile environment, who has some project administration experience and has a strong interest working within a cutting-edge technical environment. This Assistant Project Manager position offers unparalleled exposure to high-tech project ecosystems and an opportunity to work closely with leading experts in the semiconductor space. Key Responsibilities: • Provide robust administrative support to the Project Manager and leadership team. • Track and report on project performance, compiling regular updates for management, engineering and project teams. • Act as a communication bridge, ensuring all stakeholders are refreshed with the latest project details. • Generate reports on the overall performance of multiple ongoing developments. • Influence and engage with project teams, addressing challenges and fostering collaboration. Your Skills and Background: • Proficiency with project management tools, including MS Projects, MS Teams, Jira, and Confluence. • Experience in deep-tech or semiconductor industries is a plus, though candidates with backgrounds in related high-tech fields are encouraged to apply. • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills. • Strong interpersonal skills to navigate high-pressure environments and influence diverse teams effectively. • A positive, solution-focused attitude, even when facing pushback. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience in technical project administration or support roles. • Familiarity with reporting and performance tracking in a dynamic environment. If you are interested in discussing the Assistant Project Manager position further, please contact Emily Click here to contact this recruiter Resources