DTS Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: IM&T Project Manager
Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £52,161 + depending on 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.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
We are recruiting for an IM&T Project Manager, where you will support the delivery of cross-functional digital capability projects, translating strategic objectivesinto structured, governed execution plans. You will manageproject 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 IM&T digital delivery.
Core duties:
- Managethe delivery of a variety of IM&T projects
- Budget & Financial Management
- Managestakeholders and communicate project progress and updates
- Overseeing delivery and managingrisks
- Transition, Benefits & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure projects are compliant with IM&T Policies
- Work with and support the various Delivery Streams to keep the Portfolio topical and accurate
Essential Skills:
- Provenexperience delivering IT projects and digital programmes, translating strategic objectivesand capability roadmaps into successful delivery outcomes
- Strongproject managementexpertise, including end-to-end delivery, Lifecycle Management(LCM) governance, transition to service and benefits realisation
- Experience and can demonstrate managingprojects, reporting (with JIRA), budgets, forecasts and financial governance, with the ability to support investment decisionsand cost control
- Provenability to identify, manageand mitigate project risks, dependencies and delivery challengeswhile maintaining focus on outcomes
- Strongstakeholder managementskills, with experience building relationships and working with senior stakeholders across business, engineering, IT, finance and third party organisations
- Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives, driving change and adoption, and communicating complextechnical and delivery information in a clear, business focused manner
The IM&T ProjectManagementTeam:
Join a dynamic IM&T Project Managementteam responsible for delivering technology and business change projects that have a real impact across the organisation. You’ll work with a diverse network of stakeholders, technical teams and suppliers, helping to deliver innovative solutions and drive successful project outcomes.
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 confidenceand 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 strongsense 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 controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically 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: 27th November 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.