Türkiye Business Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Türkiye Business Operations Lead

Location: Warton. Hybrid – 3 days per week on site.

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

Salary: £59,491 + DOE

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:

The Türkiye Typhoon Programme represents a major step forward in deepening international partnerships and expanding the global Typhoon enterprise.

Your leadership will play a critical role in ensuring our customer is fully equipped, trained, and supported to operate the platform from day one.

Core duties:

• Maintain Business Rhythm Calendar for Türkiye Organisation ensuring reviews flow and deadlines met in support of UK&I Senior Reviews, including facilitation and recording of actions.
• Generate management reporting and facilitate in line with business requirements, on behalf of Türkiye Organisation including Contract Reviews, Business Reviews etc.
• Lead the integration of inputs from the major work element teams (MWE) in support of the key recurring reviews e.g. QCR Review ensuring deadlines are met.
• Lead sales and ops planning activities associated with the development of the Türkiye Organisation during the maturation of the solutions as well as the mobilisation activities.
• Deliver Business Review and Reporting Improvements to enhance effectiveness, stakeholder engagement and enable business improvement initiatives.
• Support in driving the Integrated Business Planning process from a Türkiye perspective linking strategy development and bid management to the assumptions, demanding planning and investment requirements. Lead the generation of IBP Phase 1 and Phase 2 reporting.
• Support all business operations activities within the Türkiye organisation ensuring alignment with the Programme Director as well as the wider team including, commercial, finance, legal, manufacturing and engineering.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the application of Operational Framework, LCM Framework and other change management tools, policies and procedures
• Detailed knowledge of PM governance and assurance processes and practices, with knowledge on how to tailor these as required
• A natural ability to engage, influence and build trusted relationships with cross functional teams and stakeholders internally and externally across the business
• Experienced line manager of Professional Staff
• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands, influencing with consideration for the wider team

The Türkiye Programme (Aircraft Capability and Support) team:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team and play a pivotal role within the Türkiye programme – an exceptional, high-profile contract representing a brand-new customer for BAE Systems. This senior position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on a strategically significant and highly visible programme.

The role calls for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, bringing adaptability, creativity, and outstanding stakeholder management skills to the forefront. The successful candidate will be responsible for demonstrating good personal leadership and managerial capability, ensuring the effective delivery of programme objectives while fostering trusted relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.

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: 19th 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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