BAE Systems

Senior Portfolio Manager

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Job Title\: Senior Portfolio Manager

Location\: Glascoed. Minimum 3 days onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: GG12

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

This role is to lead a portfolio of products within the AWMS (Advanced Weapons and Munitions Support) IDT (Integrated delivery team) with full responsibility for the successful delivery of all projects in that area as well as leading the new business opportunities. A high level of understanding of the complexities of munition production and supply chain management are key to success in this role. This role will support the regular reporting of the delivery status and financial health of the portfolio to senior management.

Core duties\:

  • You will be accountable for delivery of the projects and programmes and results of the team
  • Supporting a multi-functional team, driving performance, accountability, and successful delivery of highly detailed projects and outcomes
  • Ensure you identify and develop follow on business opportunities related to their products or processes
  • Take responsibility for ensuring that accurate forward load data is derived for projects from the business toolsets
  • Oversee the development, establishment and continuous improvement and tailoring of procedures and guidelines for operation of the project/programme, ensuring adherence to the Operational Framework and LCM mandates

Essential Skills\:

  • Degree-level qualification in Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent industry experience with proven project delivery in complex engineering or defence environments
  • Formally trained in Project Management (APM, PMI, or PRINCE), with experience using scheduling, risk tools, and familiarity with SAP
  • Experience of building customer relationships, consistently delivering high levels of satisfaction and long-term engagement
  • Able to resolve complex, non-routine programme challenges, applying sound judgement and structured problem-solving approaches

The Warheads Team\:

Within the AWMS (Advance weapons and munitions support) team, support development, qualification and productions of new products. Engage customers and lead bidding and delivery of production contracts to international defence customers, including MOD and industry, ensuring successful programme execution and stakeholder alignment.

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 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.

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 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\: 14th July 2026