Transformation Specialist – 12 month FTC

Job Title: Transformation Specialist – Project Delivery Improvement -12 month FTC

Location: Preston or Frimley – Hybrid

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

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives as well as Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) principles within Enterprise IT through the delivery of Programmes and Projects (P&P). You will drive operational efficiencies, optimise project flow and resource utilisation, and enhance delivery performance through structured transformation activity.

You will lead the development of CI governance, tools, reporting frameworks, and agile delivery practices while coaching future CI specialists and supporting matrix delivery teams. Working closely with stakeholders across functions and programmes, you will ensure CCPM and CI methodologies are consistently embedded to support strategic business objectives.

Core duties:

• Lead and facilitate Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) activities, ensuring alignment to organisational priorities, delivery timelines, and strategic transformation objectives
• Manage the Continuous Improvement portfolio across Enterprise IT and Programmes & Projects, including backlog prioritisation, governance, and delivery of measurable operational and financial benefits
• Manage the full project lifecycle of the Critical Chain initiative; including planning, resource management, risk mitigation, cost control, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop and enhance CI governance frameworks, operational processes, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support performance tracking and informed decision-making
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and guidance to operational delivery resources and future CI team members, embedding best practice project management standards

Essential Skills:

• Experience in transformation, project delivery, or continuous improvement initiatives within complex organisations that understand change management principles and the ability to embed sustainable operational improvements
• Knowledge and practical application of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar delivery methodologies
• Experience managing projects, programmes, or portfolios, including prioritisation, governance, risk management, and benefits delivery
• Experience developing and using KPIs, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and project management or CI toolsets to support performance and decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across senior leadership and cross-functional teams

The Delivery Enablement Team:

A dynamic, multi-functional team that works across a broad portfolio of transformation initiatives that use CI principles to deliver change in a complex and high-profile business environment that aims to improve velocity, volume, visibility & value to our sectors and functions.

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.

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 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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