Technology Planning Project Manager - GCAP

Job Title: Technology Planning Project Manager - GCAP

Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £54,793 + depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Manage delivery of Technology Planning: Responsible for project management of Technology planning across the Technology Portfolio (with JP/IT), ensuring aligned and integrated plans (consolidated schedules / Route Maps).
• Coordinate "technology sourcing" recommendations - establishing which nation is involved in / responsible for leading / delivering elements of the Technology Portfolio. This involves driving a technical (best athlete) approach and working with key stakeholders including long term 'Work Allocation' team to ensure programme and business drivers.
• Portfolio plan integration: Manage the Integration of the Technology Planning activities and consolidated schedules covering Airframe, Mission Systems and Flight Systems, both nationally and internationally.
• Develop the Integrated Demonstration Group strategy: drive development of the philosophy and scope/plans for Integrated Demonstration Groups which de-risk advanced technology integration across complex sub-systems and where appropriate progressing opportunities to utilise(prove/de-risk) transformational techniques and enablers.
• Support Design & Development bid activities: Work with the D&D bid team to define scope of future phases of activity and coordinate technology inputs, coordinating with Deliver Japan/Italy 'Pilot Projects': Deliver bi-lat/tri-lat Technology Projects to time, cost and quality - working with the relevant Control Account Managers, technical teams, business functions, UK MoD & partners and Japanese Industry
• Deploy Reporting & Governance: Ensure a robust management structure is in place within Technology Planning, including relevant KPIs and deploying Agile management methods while aligning with business mandates. Report status of the programme to the WP2 Lead

Your skills and experiences:

• Project Management experience, in particular Project Delivery
• Knowledge of quality, estimating, project control, finance, and procurement
• Experience of customer and supplier/partner facing roles (preferably on collaborative programmes) is essential
• Experience of working in contract delivery / contract management activities is essential
• Knowledge and experience of Engineering and Commercial (contracts)
• Experience of product development and/or technology de-risking is highly desirable

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The GCAP/FCAS AP team:

GCAP/FCAS Acquisition Programme is a strategically important programme that delivers the concepting, design, development, build, qualification + certification and through life support of the next generation combat air system. The programme is currently in the concept phase and this vacancy provides an opportunity to join this exciting programme at its early stage, working within the technology development team responsible for maturing a number of novel areas critical to the product performance, operational capability and GCAP timeline.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to represent BAE Systems and UK Industry on the international stage, helping to secure a long-term healthy business for the Nation's Industrial Air Sector and deliver exciting novel capabilities for the Core Platform

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 6th May 2024

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.

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