Project Manager Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • 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.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes lots of new skills in terms of personal development but also technical skills to my profession such as Microsoft project

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very good

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • In the first 3 years there was too much change, only in the last 2 years did things feel more stable

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Good support

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Very good support

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It enables me to link my knowledge to industry experience

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great opportunities to be taken at BAE Systems

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Be open to challenge and enjoy it

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Warton, Carnforth, UK

May 2023

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