Job Title: Head of Digital Engineering - CAD/PLM
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £80k+ depending on skills and experience plus executive level benefits and relocation package available
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead the operational implementation of a ground-breaking program that will revolutionise Submarines' working systems. As the driving force behind the delivery of a cutting-edge IT system for the SSNR AUKUS program, you'll be at the forefront of innovation. This system will empower engineers with advanced design capabilities, transforming collaboration with the manufacturing function and driving business change.
Be part of a team that's shaping the future of Submarines and making history!
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the timely, quality-driven, and budget-compliant delivery of the Project
- Managing a team of Project Managers to effectively introduce capability into the SSN-AUKUS Programme
- Ensuring delivery pace and alignment with the needs of the receiving SSNA Programme
- Integrating and aligning Control Account teams within the project
- Collaborating with the PMO to support project needs in terms of controls, funding, and reporting
- Holding Control Accounts and delivery teams accountable for commitments made
- Maintaining regular communication and feedback to project stakeholders
- Assisting the Project Director in shaping the Project's strategic direction to realize the Digital Transformation Strategy
Your skills and experiences:
- University-level education or equivalent professional qualifications
- Hold a professional PM qualification or has gained practical experience in Project Management
- Experience with Tableau software
- Proficient in Engineering & Project Management, with expertise in various functions like IM&T, Commercial & Finance
- Recognised as an experienced practitioner in Digital Engineering and PM across the business
- Capable of devising innovative solutions to complex problems within a broader business context
- Possesses extensive knowledge of the business environment for both projects and teams
- Familiar with business transformation programs and skilled in people management for effective outcomes
- Ideally experienced in digital transformation and developing modern, digitally-based systems of work
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.
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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