Project Manager - Defence Virtual Simulation (FAR)

BAE Systems OneArc USA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a well-established team based in Farnborough (UK) at OneArc, developing world-leading military simulations for major NATO powers and their allies. We constantly seek ways to advance the industry using the latest technologies and trends (such as whole-world simulations, motion tracking, VR, and AR). We believe in saving lives through simulations. Your job will be totally different from what you expect. We give you freedom and responsibility to do things well, support you, train you, and teach you. We have a relaxed environment where we aim not to limit our staff with too many regulations. We trust you. We offer a wide variety of work and a crunch-free environment due to our products being developed as a continuous service. Also, you will not constantly do the same things over and over again. You will lead the coordination, implementation, and execution of our flagship Defence Virtual Simulation (DVS) programme for the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD). Our business has a worthy cause, the work we do has an actual impact on making the world a safer place. You will serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, industry partners, and the UK MOD—managing project delivery across cost, schedule, and scope while driving customer satisfaction, organizing community events, and supporting sales opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven project management experience.
• PMQ (APM) or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
• Hands-on Virtual Battlespace (VBS) experience (e.g., Administrator course completion and regular active usage).
• Comfortable with UK MOD contracting and procurement procedures.
• Managing requirements to meet strict deadlines.
• Take ownership of your work.
• Adapt to changing requirements.
• Lead customer briefings with excellent presentation skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Highly organized.
• Hold (or be eligible to obtain) UK security clearance.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK.

Nice To Haves

• ITIL qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of computer hardware, software, and software development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with military simulation, interoperability standards, and military R&D.
• Detailed knowledge of the broader VBS product suite.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and dedicated project planning software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, implementation, and execution of the Defence Virtual Simulation (DVS) programme for the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, industry partners, and the UK MOD.
• Manage project delivery across cost, schedule, and scope.
• Drive customer satisfaction.
• Organize community events.
• Support sales opportunities.
• Proactively take on complex program challenges and work to get them fixed, aiming for long-term operational success.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a competitive salary.
• Hybrid work environment: 3 days office, 2 days home option.
• 25 days vacation per year + 8 bank holidays.
• 5% company pension contribution matching scheme.
• Death in Service Life Assurance benefit (3x annual salary).
• Free Gym access scheme.
• Office refreshments including filtered water, coffee, tea, and fruit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed