Software Project Lead

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Software Project Lead working within our Software Simulation department!

Salary: up to £66,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

Simulation Software partners across MBDA to deliver vital test capabilities. We develop software for test equipment to verify and validate missile systems from development through to production. As a Software Project Lead in our agile, multi-disciplinary team, you will influence product certification while embracing DevOps and innovative technologies.

• Strategic Execution: Define scope with stakeholders, develop comprehensive resource plans, and mitigate risks to ensure milestone adherence.

• Team & Supplier Management: Lead multi-disciplinary teams and third-party suppliers, delegating work packages to drive efficient project delivery.

• Stakeholder & Change Management: Act as the primary communicator for leadership, managing expectations, requirements trade-offs, and software release authorisations.

• Governance & Reporting: Maintain precise documentation and "Time Now" reporting, tracking key metrics like resource utilisation and budget health.

• Continuous Improvement: Enforce coding standards and DevOps best practices while evolving project methodologies to boost productivity.

What we're looking for from you:

• Project Leadership: Experience of managing software lifecycles from initiation to completion, owning budgets, schedules, and quality as the Design Authority.

• Technical Foundation: previous technical experience allowing you the opportunity to leverage a strong background in software engineering to bridge the gap between technical teams and business objectives.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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