Programme Technical Manager - New Business

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Programme Technical Manager - New Business

BAE Systems Defence Information has a suite of products in Military Communications, Cyber Security and Mission Planning. We are seeking a highly motivated technology expert who can quickly gain a technical understanding of our products and demonstrate their ability to match DI capability to customer needs. You will support Business Development and Sales in identifying opportunities in adjacent markets.

If you feel you have the attitude and ability, how would you like to work for a business that is committed to making the workplace agile and flexible to meet the diverse needs of our customers? Where high standards of work are expected and encouraged? Where people are understood and valued? Where you can develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with potential to become a leader in a global business?

Your main responsibilities as a Programme Technical Manager will involve:

Maintaining thorough knowledge of appropriate technologies

Understanding of competitors capability

Translating customer requirements and operational context into solutions

Building relationships with customers and partners

Influencing technology selection

Support Business Development team

Leading winning bids

As part of the senior leadership within Defence Information you will be expected to technically oversee opportunities with a value greater than £100M.

Your skills and qualifications as a Programme Technical Manager:

You will have:

Strong understanding of a variety of technologies and their application in multiple domains

Strong technology influencing skills

Ability to discuss highly technical issues with non-technical customers

Ability to review critically review designs

Understand competitors technologies

Understanding of managing Intellectual Property

You will have detailed knowledge in most of the following areas:

RF communications systems

Large scale communications networks

Systems operating in multiple security domains

Tactical Data Links

Adherence to quality and legislative standards (particularly safety)

Operational Context for equipment use

Integration of COTS equipment and software

What we're looking for in you:

Clearly able to demonstrate the following leadership behaviours: Creativity; Adaptability; Collaboration; Inspiration

Demonstrable recent experience of delivering leading edge systems and services

A network of contacts in Defence Organisations and within Industry Supply Chain

Travel within UK and abroad will be required

Appropriate professional registration (IET etc) or willingness to obtain

Ideally you will have a strong engineering background with either: Defence or IT industry (Engineering Management, Technology Management); or Armed Services (Foreman of Signals, Telecommunications Officer Technical, Technical Staff Officer); or combination of both. You will need to have or be able to attain Security Clearance (SC without caveat).

Location: Christchurch

Salary: £65000 to £75000 dependent on experience (Grade WW13)

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Support for relocation can be provided.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

BAE Systems Air

BAE Systems Air brings together the company's international capabilities and expertise to respond to customers' current and future requirements, and compete for international export and collaborative opportunities. In the UK, BAE Systems Air has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

BAE Systems Air has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. Training is a key enabler to delivering military capability, and at BAE Systems we bring together our expertise in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions into a powerful combination for our military customers around the world.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to provide our customers with the capabilities and intelligence that really matters.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.