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Programme Systems Engineering Manager
Programme Systems Engineering Manager – Cutting-Edge Defence & Cyber Security
About the Role
Step into a pivotal leadership role shaping the future of secure communications and mission-critical technologies as a Programme Systems Engineering Manager. This organization is renowned for its innovative, high-quality defence and cyber security solutions supporting national security.
With a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements and an excellent benefits package, this opportunity enables you to make a significant impact while advancing your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering delivery of complex defence/cyber security programmes across the full project lifecycle.
- Manage technical risks, resources and stakeholder relationships.
- Collaborate with programme managers and specialists to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
- Plan and schedule projects, identifying efficiency improvements.
- Allocate engineering resources and work with discipline leads.
- Deliver engineering outputs aligned with budgets, schedules and technical standards.
- Assess/mitigate technical risks throughout the programme.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (systems, software, hardware, integration).
- Engage with customers, suppliers and subcontractors as the engineering representative.
- Drive innovation, continuous improvement and cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure security compliance with engineering governance frameworks.
- Foster cross_team collaboration (production, test, quality and project management).
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About You
Seeking an experienced Systems Engineering professional with a background in defence/aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
Essential Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
- Significant experience in full Systems Engineering lifecycle delivery.
- Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering methodologies, ISO/IEEE/IEC standards and best practices.
- Proven experience in developing high-quality system requirements and delivering compliant solutions.
- Experience in capability/product:line development environments.
- Technical leadership with line management of Systems Engineering teams.
- Documentation expertise (creating/reviewing technical deliveries).
- Hands-on experience with hardware, software or embedded systems development.
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Desirable
- INCOSE CSEP/ESEP accreditation.
- Technical Subject Matter Expertise (SME) demonstrated in previous roles.
- Familiarity with NCSC security processes/artefacts.
SNT Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible for clearance, due to role-sensitive nature.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: GBP 75,000–95,000 per annum.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Pension contributions (company-sponsored).
- Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays (+ option to purchase additional leave).
- Life assurance (currently 4x salary).
- Flexible working: Wed–Fri early finishes option plus broader working arrangements.
- Lifestyle benefits: Cycle-to-work scheme, additional perks.
- Security Clearance Allowance (where applicable).
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