Transition Lead (Edgewing)

Job Description

Job title: Transition Lead (Edgewing)

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £52,446+ Dependent of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Transition Manager in planning and implementing Digital Information transition strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives

• Collaborate in coordinating the transition of resources, processes, IT systems, and contracts to maintain business continuity

• Contribute to improving transition processes by identifying opportunities for optimisation and sharing best practices

• Assist in the development of clear communication materials and engagement strategies to support smooth transitions

• Work with cross-functional teams to help prevent issues and support the definition of recovery action plans

• Prepare regular updates and progress reports for the Transition Team

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experience in delivering complex IT programmes, supporting seamless transitions and managing cross-functional projects in dynamic environments

• Confident applying a range of programme and project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) with a flexible and outcome-focused approach

• Skilled in managing contracts and resources, especially during periods of organisational change, procurement activity, and within IT governance frameworks

• Values collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across diverse teams and stakeholders

• Effective leadership and team management skills with a focus on collaboration, motivation, and development

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The change and Transition Team

You will be joining a highly motivated, experienced team within the BAE Systems Air sector, committed to the delivery and progression of a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) for the UK. You will play a central role in working across a diverse stakeholder group of functional and delivery teams including tri national industry and government colleagues from across our partner nations to support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 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: 13th August 2025

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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