17 Mar 2005
LONDON and WASHINGTON -- BAE Systems has joined the Project Management Institutes (PMI) Corporate Council, having successfully fulfilled PMIs membership criteria. PMI is a world leading authority for the project management profession. It sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides professional opportunities for practitioners.
As a Corporate Council partner, BAE Systems will serve as a valuable resource for PMI by providing knowledge and insight into organizational level project management needs in the changing global economy. BAE Systems joins the U.S. Department of Defense, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, IBM and Lockheed Martin, as members of PMI, advancing the profession by increasing recognition of project managements strategic and tactical importance.
Three years ago, BAE Systems established a Corporate Project Management Council (CPMC), responsible for governance, policy and overall enterprise strategy for the project management function in terms of both people and process. The Council delivers more effective project management leading to increased customer satisfaction, improved margins and advancement of the project management profession. The CPMC promotes consistent processes and provides focused leadership across the company.
Peter Fielder, BAE Systems Project Management Council chair said, We are delighted to join the PMI Corporate Council. Like BAE Systems, PMI is committed to achieving world-class proficiency in project management by the consistent application of project management standards and the development of Project Management skills to ensure that predictable performance is achieved in all projects so as to continue delivering this improvement for our customers.
Performance is a key element of BAE Systems Vision and Values, said Fred Payne, BAE Systems project management director and the companys representative on the Council. Our membership in PMI demonstrates the companys commitment to excellence in program performance.
Wally Moore, PMIs manager, Business and Government Relations, who has primary relationship responsibilities with Corporate Council Members, said, We are excited to have BAE Systems as a Corporate Council member and consider them a valuable resource in providing knowledge and insights into organizational-level project management aimed at advancing the profession. They will be a tremendous asset and we look forward to BAE Systems becoming a productive partner on the Council.
About the Project Management Institute:
Project Management Institute (PMI), with more than 150,000 members in over 150 countries, is the worlds foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research and provides education, certification and professional exchange opportunities, designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. PMI advances the careers of practitioners, while enhancing overall business and government performance through documentation of return on investment. For more information, visit www.pmi.org
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of more than 13 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems North America is one of Americas foremost national security, aerospace and information systems companies. It is a leading provider of electronic and information-based systems and knowledge-based solutions that meet its customers mission effectiveness and operational safety needs. BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.
For further information, please contact:
Heather-Fiona Craig, CPMC Communications Manager
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 384727 Mobile: +44 (0) 7801 716921
John Measell
Tel: +1 703 907 8261 Mobile: +1 703 405 5010
www.na.baesystems.com
For further information about the Project Management Institute, please contact:
James D. McGeehan, Manager,
Tel: 610 356 4600, ext. 1112
