Systems Engineering Manager - Complex Defence Systems

Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead groundbreaking programmes that make a global impact? This is your chance to step into the role of a Systems Engineering Manager, where innovation meets excellence. With cutting-edge projects and a supportive environment, this company offers a unique platform for career growth, collaboration, and making a difference in the defence industry. Join a team that thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering advanced solutions. The role is responsible for leading the engineering delivery of complex programmes and multiple projects across the full lifecycle. The position combines technical leadership, systems architecture, programme coordination, resource planning, risk management, budget ownership, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring delivery to cost, schedule, quality, and security requirements. The successful candidate will oversee teams of systems engineers, support capability and product development involving hardware, software, and embedded systems, drive innovation and process improvement, and act as a key technical authority working with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering disciplines within highly regulated and security-cleared environments.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the engineering delivery of programmes and projects of varying sizes, ensuring they meet budget and schedule requirements.

• Support programme management by planning and scheduling, identifying resource needs, and proposing optimisation strategies.

• Manage engineering budgets, forecast costs, and implement solutions to address overspend or schedule delays.

• Coordinate engineering resources, provide day-to-day tasking, and ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering artefacts.

• Actively manage technical risks and their mitigation to minimise impact on programme success.

• Represent the company with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in systems engineering and project management within demanding environments.

• Strong ability to plan, schedule, and manage resources effectively across multiple projects.

• Expertise in managing engineering budgets and delivering projects within set constraints.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive approach to identifying and solving challenges, driving innovation, and improving project outcomes.

This company is at the forefront of delivering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, empowering secure communication and decision-making for tactical and strategic operations. The Systems Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of programmes that drive innovation, security, and trust worldwide. By joining this team, you'll contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on global defence capabilities.

Location:

This role is based onsite in Maidenhead, there is good flexibility with start and finish times.

Interested?:

Take the next step in your career and become a key player in shaping the future of defence technology. Apply today to join a company that values your expertise and offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation.

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