Business Manager – Technical and Engineering Services

Job Description

Job Location: This role is based in Edinburgh Parks, Adelaide

This is a full -time permanent role which offers hybrid and flexible working arrangementsincluding a 9 day fortnight.

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.

Role Description:

As the Business Manager Technical & Engineering Services (TES), you will be responsible for leading a team to ensure successful delivery of projects which includes meeting customer requirements and ensuring the ongoing financial viability of projects is maintained. You will also be responsible for managing the customer relationships and representing the project within customer forums where financial performance and project business operating model are being considered for both current business and future prospects.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a group of professional, multi-functional project staff both directly and indirectly to provide a holistic business performance and control service which enables confident decision making based on the provision of quality information in a timely manner
• Responsible for customer relationship management ensuring the goodwill of the customers is maintained
• Provide expert support to the Project Manager to derive and implement improvements to performance
• Monitor, communicate and challenge financial performance of the project in delivery on commitments against agreed targets including sales, profit and cash
• Manage and present monthly reports on rolling forecasts, Contract Status Reviews, risk and opportunity, cash flow, business improvement KPI’s and other relevant business information
• Drive a business improvement culture with respect to people, process and systems to continually focus the project on opportunities to improve performance and efficiency
• Identify training and development requirements within the project team
• Identify project opportunities and risks and ensure identified mitigation strategies are implemented and effective throughout contract phases
• Develop and assess business cases for the purposes of business improvement.
• Capture and bid prospects of a size that is relative to other TES projects, or of an adjacent or organic nature within existing projects.

About You

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience in project control/ management, ideally gained in a defence or technical (i.e. mechanical/electrical) environment
• Demonstrated experience in conducting business analysis and leading financial review and reporting activities
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and management, with the ability to motivate individuals and teams across a number of business areas
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting and cost analysis
• Exposure to contracts with sound financial acumen to develop and work with simple financial models
• Demonstrated customer relationship management with the ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements
• An ability to negotiate and influence internal and/ or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
• A continuous improvement mind-set
• Qualification in Business Management (highly desirable)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance

About the Team

The Defence Sustainment and Solutions (DSS) Team deliver specialised sustainment services and products that optimise performance, extend asset longevity, and ensure the operational readiness of the Australian Defence Force, National Security, and their coalition partners.

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.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. (Remove for non-ITAR role) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information