IT Programme Manager
// Role Summary
Lead the successful delivery of multi-million pound IM&T capital programmes and projects, shaping a safer future through advanced technology solutions. This role requires strategic leadership, robust governance, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage a multi-million pound IM&T Capital Portfolio and lead the annual Integrated Business Planning process.
- Oversee end-to-end IT programme and project delivery, including reporting and lessons learned.
- Drive planning, governance, and stakeholder management to ensure delivery on time, cost, and quality.
- Provide strategic leadership, shape the Digital Strategy, and ensure effective portfolio oversight.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering an inclusive culture and supporting career development.
- Manage programme costs and budgets, supporting risk and investment decision processes.
// Role Specification
Programme Manager
Join BAE Systems as a Programme Manager and play a pivotal role in pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. You will be instrumental in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future.
Role Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the successful delivery of all IM&T capital programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with business and transformation objectives.
- Manage a multi-million pound IM&T Capital Portfolio and lead the annual Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, driving effective prioritisation and governance.
- Deliver critical capabilities that support organisational performance and innovation.
- Coordinate delivery across a complex internal and external partner landscape.
Core Duties:
- Lead delivery of IT programmes and projects: Oversee end-to-end management, reporting, and successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring lessons learned are captured and applied to drive continuous improvement.
- Drive planning, governance, and stakeholder management: Manage inputs to the yearly financial planning process, enforce robust governance aligned to organisational standards, and coordinate key stakeholders to ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality.
- Provide strategic leadership and portfolio oversight: Support senior leadership with insights and reporting, shape the Digital Strategy and delivery roadmap, and ensure effective integration, dependency management, and performance tracking across the IT portfolio.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams: Provide clear direction, set objectives, and foster a positive, inclusive culture while managing resources, improving performance, supporting career development, and leading teams through change and continuous improvement.
- Manage programme costs and budgets: Ensure transparent stakeholder communication, support risk and investment decision processes, and take responsibility for financial governance within the IT Capital programme.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- A recognised project management qualification (accredited by APM, PMI or PRINCE).
- Comprehensive knowledge of PM governance and assurance processes.
- Experience of managing IT portfolios and implementations.
- Experience of team management.
Location & Working Arrangements:
This role is UK Wide, with potential locations including Glasgow, Portsmouth, New Malden, and Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with a minimum of 2 days per week on site. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
About BAE Systems:
Join a high-impact team at the forefront of delivering capital projects, managing IT portfolios, and implementing critical systems. At BAE Systems, you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities, enjoying lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting.