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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 What you'll be doing: Manage and deliver smalls project(s) or work packages within a project across the lifecycle, from campaigns to new business proposals, product design & development to production, bidding for follow-on contracts to in-service support Support in the development and maintenance of the project plan and manage interdependencies with the team and key stakeholders Acting in advance to manage the risks and opportunities for your project or work package, working with your teams to identify and close out mitigation and promotion plans in a timely manner Develop reports on the performance of your project or work package and frequently present to the project leadership Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive effective problem solving Build relationships internally and externally, including your team members, the suppliers and our customer Some travel may be required to various sites and globally on an ad-hoc basis Your skills and experiences: Essential: Project management experience in a safety critical product based or engineering environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills Competent in applying problem-solving techniques Proficient in data gathering and analysis Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project Desirable: APMQ or similar project management qualification Project management experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry 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 Electronic Systems team: This exciting opportunity is within the Electronic Systems business areas at BAE Systems, Rochester, Kent. Here at Electronic Systems, we produce commercial and defence electronics for flight and engine control, maritime controls, electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management. Our programmes vary in size and complexity with values ranging from £100k's to £10m's with teams of up to 250 people. 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: 23rd 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. #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Description Project Manager/ Business Analyst We are seeking a versatile Project Manager/Business Analyst (hybrid) with a strong background in both business and technology projects, specifically in the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms, front and back-office processes and technologies, and will be adept at driving projects in both Waterfall and Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with the Bank's project management policy and framework, ensuring that appropriate governance, communications, change control and risk management are maintained. This will require experience of the end-to-end project lifecycle. • Lead end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring adherence to the bank's project management framework. • Collaborate with sponsors to craft key project artefacts throughout all phases. • Define, document, and communicate business requirements in conjunction with stakeholders. • Create and present business process models showcasing both current and future states. • Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions. • Manage project scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters. • Monitor project expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. • Uphold stringent project governance, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively. • Engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels. • Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals. • Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, legal, and third-party requirements. • Direct and oversee system and user testing, ensuring accuracy in all communications. Skills & Abilities: As a PM: • Mastery over key project management methodologies and frameworks. • Proficient in project management tools, i.e. ClickUp, Jira, and MS Project. • Stellar communication and relationship-building capabilities, particularly with global teams. • Ability to discern overarching patterns and potential areas of improvement. • Demonstrated experience in driving positive and lasting change. As a BA: • Expertise in business and systems analysis methodologies. • Proven experience in investigative techniques such as stakeholder interviews and workshop facilitation. • Skill in converting analysis into actionable implementations. • Mastery in documenting and managing end-to-end requirements, coupled with adeptness in modelling techniques like BPMN and UML. • Strong organisational skills with a proactive mind-set. Experience & qualifications: Required: • 5+ years in Financial Services/Banking, with exposure to front-office (Corporate and Private Banking) and related back-office functions. • 5+ years as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on significant change and transformation projects. • Highly proficient with project management applications such as ClickUp as well as the overall Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Desirable: • Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS). • Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g. Prince2, PMP, APM, etc). This is a hybrid FTC position for 12 months initially - 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this position is circa £80K - £90K. Please do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period. T

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to join our team and lead complex infrastructure initiatives across our enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering IT infrastructure projects on time and within scope and budget, while effectively managing cross-functional teams. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Lead and manage end-to-end IT infrastructure projects, including data center migrations, network upgrades, cloud adoption, and hardware/software implementations. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans, ensuring resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and contingency plans are in place. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including infrastructure engineers, network specialists, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and business units. Manage project governance processes, providing regular updates to leadership and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently. Oversee vendor selection and performance, ensuring third-party deliverables meet quality and contractual requirements. Drive adoption of best practices in infrastructure management, including automation, scalability, and compliance with company standards. Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment of infrastructure projects with business needs. Monitor project performance using KPIs, ensuring milestones are met and delivering project outcomes successfully. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology , Computer Science , or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience managing complex IT infrastructure projects, preferably in large enterprise environments. Proven experience with data center operations, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP), networks, and IT security. Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid). Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and IT infrastructure best practices. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a large, complex organization. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels. Familiarity with compliance requirements in insurance or financial services (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA) is a plus.