V05595 - Project Management P3 Practitioner

Project Management P3 Practitioner
  
Barrow-in-Furness or Sheffield
12-Month Contract
1–2 Days per Week Onsite
£21.47 per hour (PAYE) or £28.75 via umbrella
BPSS required & SC in progress – Subject to ITAR restrictions
  
The Role

• Manage a small project or a defined work package within a larger, more complex project
• Support a Project Manager or Head of Project in delivering project objectives
• Contribute to P3 integration activities, ensuring processes are defined, unified and coordinated
• Provide analysis to support leadership decision-making and direction changes
• Potentially act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with accountability for specific Control Accounts
• Apply, adapt and support the development of Project Management (PM) practices across varying project environments
• You will typically report to a Team Lead or Project Manager, operating within a structured delivery hierarchy.

Core Responsibilities

• Produce intermediate project reporting and scheduling outputs
• Lead a small, non-complex project or a work package of a larger programme
• Manage the full project lifecycle to ensure customer and financial objectives are achieved
• Identify, assess and manage project risks
• Apply appropriate PM methodologies (predictive/plan-driven and adaptive/agile approaches)
• Develop and maintain realistic project plans including risk, quality and communications plans
• Track and manage stakeholder engagement
• Support knowledge sharing and promote PM best practice within the organisation
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members where required 

Additional Accountabilities

• Support the development and implementation of tailored PM practices
• May supervise 1–2 team members
• Contribute directly to team performance and delivery outcomes
• Ensure appropriate governance and assurance processes are followed (e.g., Integrated Baseline Reviews) 

Knowledge & Experience 

• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Management policies, processes and systems
• Demonstrable PM experience within a professional project environment
• Understanding of PM governance and assurance processes
• Experience influencing and negotiating with internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of business environments, markets and customer requirements relevant to your project
• Experience gathering and analysing information to support solution development  

Qualifications

• University Degree or substantial practical experience
• Recognised PM qualification (e.g. APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent professional body certification)
• Demonstrable application of relevant PM competencies at Practitioner level  

Why Join BAE Systems?
  
At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation delivering critical programmes that make a real difference. We value integrity, inclusion and professional development, empowering our people to grow and contribute to meaningful outcomes.