Contract Delivery Manager - Striker II in Warton

Location: Warton – Hybrid, 3-4 days a week on site per week

Salary: £65,498+ (DOE)

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the most advanced helmet-mounted display capabilities in service today. Supporting the Striker II programme, you will help oversee the bid, development and delivery of a significant multinational Eurofighter contract valued at approximately £250m. Working across the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain, you’ll collaborate with international customers, industry partners, suppliers and internal teams to support the successful delivery of innovative pilot technology, including colour display capability and integrated night vision systems.

Working within a multi-layered and highly collaborative environment, you’ll gain exposure to programme management, stakeholder engagement, contract delivery and capability development activities. The role offers opportunities to work across aircraft equipment, training solutions and support services while contributing to future combat air capability, international partnerships and the continued growth of BAE Systems’ defence portfolio.

Core duties:

• Coordinating the delivery of collaborative development and production programmes, ensuring commitments are achieved to time, cost and quality requirements
• Coordinating activities across engineering, production, supply chain and quality teams to support successful programme outcomes
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders to support delivery and future opportunities
• Leading programme reporting, financial performance monitoring and risk mitigation activities to support informed strategy-making
• Supporting and developing team members while driving continuous improvement and effective ways of working across collaborative programmes

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrable experience delivering multi-layered projects or programmes within a multi-stakeholder, collaborative environment
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain effective relationships across customers, partners and cross-functional teams
• Experience representing programmes or organisations within customer, industry or governance forums and review meetings
• Considerable problem-solving skills, using data and information from multiple sources to support strategies and delivery outcomes

The Striker II Team:

Working at the forefront of combat air innovation, this team is delivering next-generation helmet-mounted display technology that enhances pilot capability and operational effectiveness. Collaborating across a multinational Eurofighter programme spanning the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain, the team works closely with international partners, customers and industry specialists to develop and deliver advanced aerospace solutions. Combining cutting-edge display technology, integrated night vision and innovative engineering, the team plays a key role in strengthening international partnerships, supporting future capability growth and delivering meaningful value to both customers and the wider business.

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.

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: 9th July 2026

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.