Business Manager ASRAAM

?Job Title: Business Manager – ASRAAM

Salary: circa £75,000 - £80,000 (Depending on experience)

Location: Stevenage  (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen to join the ASRAAM management team as the team Business Manager. You will report into the ASRAAM Sector Head to lead the business team. This role will provide a very diverse experience of winning business, contract delivery across UK and export contracts.

You will:

• Represent the Head of Programme on business matters.
• Lead and set objectives for the project Business Team coordinating Commercial, Finance, MEP, ECM, B&PM and PMO.
• Support the Head of Programme with the development and delivery of the business strategy for the product interfacing with the Product Line Owner.
• In conjunction with the Head of Programme manages the customer relationship for domestic contracts and via Export Contract Manager for export contracts.
• Ensures the contractual delivery on all project export and domestic contracts
• Manages the project business response to Sales & Business Development for bids and business cases
• Provides Business and Project Management expertise to the overall Project team coordinating deployment of Business Team as needed.
• Works with the Group Head of Business to ensure consistency in business delivery and maintain alignment on business cycles
• Works with functional leads to ensure the workload needs of the Business Team are known and addressed.
• Maintain a topical resource plan.
• Drive Business Improvement within the programme.
• Oversees the delivery of the core business and project management activities including but not limited to managing budgets, change control, risk and opportunities, workload and estimate at completions.
• Work with Chief Engineer(s) and Programme Managers to balance time, cost and performance trades.
• Assesses progress and performance against all contracts and manages the reporting for the Programme area.
• Ensures delegated authorities are clear and maintained across the operation of the Programme.
• In conjunction with the other stakeholders maintains a view of the scope and sizing of the current and future industrial base needed to deliver the product line.
• Ensures that the planning is in place to manage the future critical business needs of the Programme including for example strategic changes to contracting.

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 35.5% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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