Industrial Transfer Delivery Manager

About the job

Bristol

An opportunity to deliver key industrial transfer projects has arisen as part of one of MBDA's largest ever export campaigns.

Job Title: Industrial Transfer Delivery Manager

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience 

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 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 to deliver key industrial transfer projects has arisen as part of one of MBDA's largest ever export campaigns. Within this fast-moving domain, a Project Execution Manager in Industrial Transfer & Offset is required, supporting pre-contract activities and, after contract effectivity, managing contract execution.

You will work with local industry in export countries and various MBDA directorates including SBD IIC, Programmes, Operations and Finance to deliver industrial transfer and offset. You will evolve in a multi-cultural and challenging environment with regular travel.

• Planning, facilitating and taking accountability for the success of large-scale industrial transfer and offset contracts, associated with high-technology product transfer to schedule, cost and quality.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with export suppliers, customers and key subcontractors. Regular international/domestic travel to conduct progress meetings and reviews.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance up to director level.
• Challenging industrial partner performance/progress where appropriate, to ensure project success.
• As part of a team, interacting with multi-disciplinary functions to safeguard delivery of contract requirements.
• Assisting in tendering/bidding activities associated with industrial transfer and offset contracts.
• Preparing and maintaining contract risk and opportunity plans and budgets.

What we're looking for from you:

• An ambitious technical manager with the ability to operate across multiple domains
• A record of accomplishment in project management, including the delivery of fixed cost programmes of significant value.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with export, international business and supplier management is desirable.
• An enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Preferably educated to degree level, but candidates with significant and relevant experience will be considered.
• A team player and advocate of multinational cooperation.

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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 21% 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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