Project Manager

Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
Outsource
Job Title: Project ManagerClient: BAE SystemsClearance Level: BPSS – SC – UK EYES ONLYLocation: Barrow in FurnessHourly Rate: (£47 PAYE and £63.40 Umbrella) INSIDE IR35Details: 6 Months, 37 hours per weekWorking Arrangements: Full time Onsite OverviewA role within Test & Commissioning, supporting multiple projects to ensure material availability. You will lead a project management team of seven, assessing scope, solving problems, and allocating work effectively. The role involves liaising with stakeholders across several contracts, presenting project progress in meetings, escalating issues and risks, and working closely with engineering to ensure successful delivery.Key Responsibilities

• Assess project scope, allocate work, and apply advanced problem-solving skills.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks using appropriate PM tools and methods (predictive or agile). Agree project approaches with stakeholders, prepare realistic plans, and track progress against schedule.
• Produce advanced project reporting and scheduling.
• Manage the full project lifecycle to ensure customer needs are met and benefits realised.
• Lead projects of varying complexity and apply lifecycle management where required.
• Perform administrative duties, including spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• Deputise for the Project Manager when required.
• Lead a team of up to seven.
• Work collaboratively with engineering to deliver projects in line with programme milestones.
• Support the development and implementation of tailored PM practices as part of the PM team.
• Provide technical support to team members.
• Ensure PM practices within assigned projects are fit for purpose.
• Review and allocate project scope

Please either click apply or email About BAE:BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.Inclusion statementOutsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’ll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage – from application to interview or in your new role – please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.