Service Delivery Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Service Delivery Lead – FCAS /FalconWorks & US Programmes (3 roles)

Location: Warton / Salmsbury

Salary: £63,900+

What you’ll be doing:

• Hold the primary interface with the Lines of Business on behalf of DDT&E (Design, Development, Test and Evaluation)
• Responsible for the Programme Management of the projects that DDT&E discharges
• Capture and sequence New Business and Change requirements including accurate demand for Highly Probable and Probable work, providing harmonised DDT&E responses
• Work in conjunction with the Delivery Teams to drive and improve performance, working with key internal and external stakeholders to understand and resolve issues along with the agreement and direction on prioritisation of work within DDT&E
• Accountable on behalf of DDT&E into the Line of Business and Air System Integration Team (ASIT) reviews and interactions
• Provide the combined DDT&E Cost, Schedule and Quality reporting for programmes within your area of responsibility through internal and external reviews

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), Contract Status Review (CSR), resource planning, and change management
• Background in Project Management delivery/Operation delivery
• Ability to act on behalf of and represent DDT&E in both local and senior reviews with the Lines of Business
• Strong relationship and leadership management skills across a large and varied stakeholder group
• Experience with Lifecycle Management and Technical Bid Reviews

Desirable:

• Project Management qualification (PM qualification) or equivalent relevant experience
• Knowledge of Engineering programmes

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 Service Delivery team:

The Design, Development, Test & Evaluation (DDT&E) organization is a dynamic engineering force of over 2,000 professionals, dedicated to delivering innovative projects across multiple aircraft platforms, including Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk, F-35, FalconWorks (The agile innovation powerhouse of the Air sector, focussing on early life-cycle development of game changing technologies that shape the future) and FCAS (Future Combat Air System – This is the delivery of the next generation combat air capability through crewed aircraft, un-crewed platforms, networks and data sharing) and US programmes (focus on manufacture, capability and support for F35, along with support services to US AV88 and T-45 Goshawk Programmes)

With a mission to drive excellence in aviation, DDT&E covers everything from initial design to rigorous testing and evaluation. The organization is structured into five Centres of Excellence: Test and Evaluation, Mission and Information Systems, Flight Sciences, Advanced Aero Structures, and Operations.

The Service Delivery team, where these exciting progression opportunities as Service Delivery Leads are based, sits within the Operations Centre of Excellence. This team plays a vital role in ensuring that our engineering services are delivered efficiently and effectively across all projects. If you’re passionate about aviation, engineering, and leading teams to success, this is a chance to join a high-impact group that’s at the forefront of the aerospace industry.

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: 31st October 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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