Project Management Systems & Tools – Subject Matter Expert

• The Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) within Business Capability will represent Project Management area of expertise and report to the Business Capability Lead (BCL)
• A professional with extensive knowledge of the process, procedures, systems, toolsets and ways of working for Project Management, within the business, gained through experience
• Supporting the BCLs and in some case be responsible for the compilation and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts, scenarios, evidence and sign off.
• Supporting the Early Life Support (ELS), incident/defect resolution and new demands including design, build & test
• Offering business wide support and advice on the applicable functional area

• A deep understanding of the project management functional area of the Business including its processes, the toolsets and connectivity within the systems
• Strong understanding of project management systems, processes and data, with the ability to analyse issues, identify improvements and work effectively with stakeholders to implement solutions across the business
• Experience of MSPS (Microsoft Project Server) and working knowledge of SAP
• Strong attention to details, problem-solving techniques and understanding of policies/processes within the functional area

The team is a cross functional team with 50-60 people and sits centrally within Defence Solutions - Maritime Services ensuring all areas of the Business are covered and supported with any IT system change that needs to be embedded. They also support data changes and offer advice and guidance to Business users about core system processes, enhancements and data visualisation.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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 confidence and 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 strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

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 suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically 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: 15th October 2026