Step into a role that offers a unique opportunity to lead the engineering delivery of cutting-edge defence and cyber security programmes. As a Programme Systems Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure communications and mission-critical technologies. This company is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that support national security and defence customers. With a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and an excellent benefits package, this is your chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career.

 The Role

As Systems Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the engineering delivery of one or more complex programmes, providing technical leadership across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with Programme Managers and technical specialists, you will ensure engineering activities are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is a leadership role requiring strong systems engineering expertise alongside the ability to manage teams, resources, technical risks and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering delivery of complex programmes and multiple projects.
• Support programme planning and scheduling, identifying opportunities to improve delivery.
• Manage engineering resources and work with discipline leads to ensure projects are appropriately staffed.
• Deliver engineering outputs to agreed budgets, schedules and quality standards.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Manage engineering budgets, forecasts and cost performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, software, hardware and integration activities.
• Represent engineering with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Work collaboratively across production, test, quality and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and engineering governance.

About You

You'll be an experienced Systems Engineering professional with a strong background leading engineering teams within complex engineering environments such as defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent industry experience.
• Significant experience across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering methodologies, standards and best practice.
• Experience developing high-quality system requirements and delivering compliant solutions.
• Experience working within capability or product-line development environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEEE/IEC engineering standards and engineering processes.
• Previous technical leadership and line management of Systems Engineering teams.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering tools, techniques and emerging technologies.
• Hands-on experience delivering hardware, software or embedded system solutions.

Desirable

• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP accreditation.
• Experience acting as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Knowledge of NCSC security processes and associated security artefacts.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £75,000–£95,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Flexible working hours, including the opportunity for an early finish on Fridays
• Flexible benefits package including Cycle to Work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits
• Security Clearance Allowance (where applicable)

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential for higher levels of clearance depending on project requirements.

Applicants must be British Citizens and meet the UK residency requirements necessary for security clearance.

Location:

This role is based in onsite Maidenhead, offering flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead impactful engineering programmes within a dynamic and secure environment, apply today for the role of Programme Systems Engineering Manager!

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