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Configuration Management Group Leader

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
18 Jun 2022
Reference
R08880

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Up to £60k DOE with Excellent Bonus and Benefits including hybrid working

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding leader to guide the UK Configuration Management Group in providing first class Configuration Management services across MBDA's prestigious product portfolio.

As the Configuration Management Group Leader, you will be directly contributing towards MBDA's success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. You will successfully lead and influence initiatives across the business, building excellent relationships with your Project customers and senior functional stakeholders. Through your Configuration Managers, you will also challenge and support programmes with respect to Configuration Management discipline and its governance.

Using proven strategic planning skills and through close international collaboration, you will lead the preparation of the Configuration Management group for future evolution of technical processes and tools, positively contributing towards overall business transformation initiatives.

What we're looking for
  • Excellent people management and leadership skills; leads by example and motivates others to deliver.
  • Proven experience in strategic planning to deliver effective and outstanding business services.
  • Highly developed communication skills, confidence and assertion. Able to communicate with impact and influence across all levels of a business.
  • Proven operational Knowledge of Configuration Management principles; Planning, Identification Change Management, Status Accounting and Audit.
  • Experience in the application of Configuration Management processes across the product lifecycle, from product development to in-service support, within an engineering discipline. Experience within a defence setting would be beneficial.
  • Logical thinker with good problem solving skills.
  • Passionate about collaborating internationally with an ability to work effectively across cultures.
  • Good commercial and financial understanding in order to competently, and responsibly, manage functional budgets.

What's in it for you?
  • Leadership of a Group of 30 people; managing their development and performance; motivating and empowering them to succeed
  • Opportunity to support business digital transformation initiatives and influence the Configuration Management services of the future.
  • High level of visibility, opportunity to network and influence at all levels of the business.
  • Technical challenge of maintaining and developing MBDAs approach to configuration management across the business.
  • International travel, working with international colleagues, experiencing different cultures.

Our benefits

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

Join a great team!

We are committed to growing and developing our team by actively sharing knowledge and build the skills and behaviours which will underpin the future success of the business. We go beyond professional associations, and make the effort to grow strong and supportive relationships, both nationally and internationally.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers) and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK).

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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