Systems Engineering Manager / Lead Project Delivery

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to provide senior leadership and oversee the development and delivery of innovative solutions. This permanent position demands a professional with extensive experience in engineering and technical management. Join a team that is redefining defence technology by managing systems that save lives and leading projects that transform the battlefield.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own, lead and assure the execution of the agreed scope of engineering for delivery of projects varying in size and scale.
• Lead, define, delegate, and monitor engineering activities across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ensure a systematic approach across all disciplines in the project team, supporting Program Management in project planning and scheduling.
• Proactively engage with business stakeholders to ensure adherence to processes and tailored agreements.
• Continuously assess and manage resource and dependency needs, working with discipline leads on recruitment and resource strategy.
• Deliver project engineering artefacts to an agreed governance level, on budget and on schedule, while identifying and resolving overspend or schedule issues.
• Quickly and clearly address resource concerns or project constraints, managing proposed solutions effectively.
• Coordinate all engineering resources, providing day-to-day tasking and leading customer, supplier, and subcontractor interactions.
• Oversee changes, assessing impact, risks, benefits, and costs, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve agreements.

Job Requirements:

• Deep understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, various development models, and engineering management.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills with experience overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in strategy, planning, and design of complex solutions, either standalone or integrated with other systems.
• Proficient in systems engineering techniques and capable of quantifying and capturing capability needs.
• Skill in identifying project growth opportunities and using lifecycle tools for management and configuration.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experienced in creating value-driven work breakdown structures and supporting external engagements, including travel.
• Hands-on expertise in several areas such as Defence systems, sensors, communications, and encryption.
• Demonstrable experience delivering regulated solutions within the UK Defence/Aerospace industry.

Additional Role Requirements:

• Able to travel within the UK.
• Significant on-site presence to support classified work and maximise team contributions.
• Valid driving licence.
• Holding SC clearance and willing to obtain and maintain DV security clearance.

Benefits:

• Participation in the Annual Bonus Scheme.
• Private Medical Cover.
• 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
• Pension Contribution.
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover.
• Flexible working hours with the opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing, and more.
• Security Clearance Allowance subject to holding the required clearance.

If you are an experienced Systems Engineering Manager looking to advance your career and contribute to the future of defence technology, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.