Business Operations Manager

This vacancy is open to permanent and fixed-term BAE Systems employees only. While agency workers have access to relevant permanent opportunities, this role has been designated as an internal opportunity and therefore only permanent and fixed-term employees of BAE Systems are eligible to apply.

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Reporting to the Head of UK Typhoon Integration & JPO, will act as the CAM and Business Operations point of contact. Responsible for establishing, maintenance and delivery of the project control systems supporting UK Typhoon Capability projects. The role also leads on the business operations across UK Typhoon Capability Programmes, including Contract Closure across all Capabilities Teams ensuring quality and concise information is presented to senior management on time for informed decision making.

You role will be to ensure the process and procedures associated with Control Account Management being undertaken and monitored for all SSR & CSR Contracts, and ensure a robust and configured PCS is implemented and maintained for the UK Typhoon Capability projects and for CAM810 contracts aligned with internal processes, procedures and mandates which supports programme monthly & quarterly reviews.

You will provide the primary internal interface for the UK Typhoon Capability Contract teams / Tech Management, responsible for ensuring integrated reviews are held to the standard and reports are delivered in line with the business reporting calendar and will offer support through the planning of all Business Operations activities for the UK Capabilities portfolio and advice and leadership on all Typhoon Capabilities Contract Closure activities.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career within BAE Systems due to exposure gained across multiple business areas.

Your main responsibilities as Business Operations Manager will involve:

·Controlling and coordinate Integration activities, maintaining structured plans and ensuring clear responsibilities, dependencies, and timely communication

·Produce leadership materials, support business governance, and deliver timely, accurate reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies. (Monthly Project performance reviews with all CAMs, Quarterly status, Bid status, Sales & Opps etc)

·Responsible to ensure UK Typhoon Capability Business Continuity Management and plan maintained

·Information management - Ensure that Information Management is being proactively and effectively discharged across your Line of Business to ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Information and Records Management Policy.Queries and/or errors are being promptly resolved and opportunities for improvement are being actively identified and implemented.

·Contract Project Control responsibilities & Control Account Management responsibilities for UK Typhoon capability (CAM810)

·Liaise with other business functions to ensure the delivery of progress and performance information for the project.

·Enable objective project performance measurement – reduce ambiguity through the use of system driven data.

·Ensure effective baseline Control is employed within the CAM area / governance maintained.

Your skills and qualifications

·Knowledge and experience operating as a CAM.

·Sound Project Management skillset, ideally within experience in Project Control Systems.

·Commercially minded with contracts knowledge, ideally within the Air Defence sector.

·Knowledge of the BAES Typhoon Programme would prove advantageous but not essential.

·Strong experience with overall governance and assurance.

Location: Warton (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site)

Grade: GG12

The Typhoon UK Capability Team is a fast moving, highly collaborative group at the forefront of delivering World Leading Typhoon Capability to the RAF front line in a timely manner, working to position UK Typhoon as a leader in meeting modern conflict requirements. Operating in a dynamic and empowered environment, the team is delivering World Leading Typhoon Capability that directly enhances Typhoon export competitiveness. You’ll be providing Business Management support to UK Capability teams working on innovative integration approaches that prove complex Typhoon upgrades can be delivered at pace, using open data sharing, rapid decision making and best in class collaboration.

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