FalconWorks Digital Capability Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: FalconWorks Digital Capability Project Manager
Job Location: Warton - Hybrid -We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £52,161+ DOE
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 leadand coordinate 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 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
- Provenexperience delivering complexIT projects and digital programmes, translating strategic objectivesand capability roadmaps into successful delivery outcomes
- Strongprogramme and project managementexpertise, including end-to-end delivery, Lifecycle Management(LCM) governance, transition to service and benefits realisation
- Experience managingproject 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 influencing 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 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 leadsthe end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects, ensuring stronggovernance, 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 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
We welcome applications from all candidatesand 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 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: 9th 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.