Production & ILS Business Operations Manager

Job Description

Job title: Production & ILS Business Operations Manager

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

Salary: £63,900+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be responsible for the delivery of the Business Review structure and cadence (Project Performance Reviews, Sales & Ops Reviews, Quarterly Contract Reviews, Bid Status Reviews, Investment Reviews, Approval Boards)
• You are going to deliver Business Review and Reporting Improvements to enhance effectiveness, stakeholder engagement and enable business improvement initiatives
• You will take ownership of International Records Management activities with responsibility for the flow down of communications from E&I; co-ordination of RDRM improvement
• You are going to be leading the provision of topical monthly business operations reporting to the Production and Support Management Team
• You are also responsible for the management of the Production and ILS Sales & Operations Planning activities
• You will be delivering the Operational and Financial performance of the NETMA Production and ILS ‘Legacy’ contracts
• You will be the Control Account Manager for the Production and ILS Delivery team budgets

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Effectively manage Programmes and Portfolios of high complexity and provide guidance in those areas
• Show extensive and proven experience in leadership and ability to manage cross functional teams and projects to successful completion
• A natural ability to engage, influence and build trusted relationships with cross functional teams and stakeholders across the business

Desirable:

• University Degree or relevant experience
• Effectively manage Programmes and Portfolios of high complexity and provide guidance in those areas.
• Show extensive and proven experience in leadership and ability to manage cross functional teams and projects to successful completion
• A natural ability to engage, influence and build trusted relationships with cross functional teams and stakeholders across the business

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Production and ILS (Integrated Logistics support) Team:

The Production and ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) Team is at the forefront of managing and executing high-value, complex contracts for the Typhoon programme. This dynamic team is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initial bids through to final closure. They play a critical role in establishing and maintaining robust business operations, project control systems, and ensuring contract performance meets the highest standards.

The team’s work is integral to the success of the Air business, impacting programme execution, customer satisfaction, and overall delivery.

There is also an opportunity to travel to Munich – Eurofighter approximately once a week.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 7th September 2024

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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