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Project Manager Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Warton, Carnforth, UK

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am a project manager and have responsibility for delivering the project in line with defined objectives, taking decisions to manage stakeholder expectations by leading a multi-skilled, cross-disciplinary team to deliver the project to time, cost and quality requirements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very good

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes lots of new skills in terms of personal development but also technical skills to my profession such as Microsoft project

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
In the first 3 years there was too much change, only in the last 2 years did things feel more stable
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Good support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Very good support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It enables me to link my knowledge to industry experience
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunities to be taken at BAE Systems
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be open to challenge and enjoy it
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