Job Description
Product Delivery Manager – Systems of Systems
Reading
6-Month Contract
Paying up to £88p/h (InsideIR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance – please only apply if suitable
We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager – System of Systems (SoS) to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting multi-system architecture, interoperability, and mission-level integration.
Reporting to the Product Owner – Systems Engineering, you will define and deliver integrated SoS toolchains and reference architectures that embed authoritative models within the Digital Thread—replacing document-centric approaches with fully traceable, model-based practices across complex, multi-system programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Own delivery of SoS digital capabilities, including UAF/DoDAF-aligned architecture modelling (Cameo + UAF), SysML/UML integration, IBM DOORS NG requirements management, interface/ICD governance, configuration/change control, variant management, simulation/federation, and verification traceability
* Define SoS reference architectures and technical baselines aligned to enterprise standards
* Ensure end-to-end traceability from capability requirements and operational scenarios through system allocations, interfaces, analysis, simulation, and test evidence
* Establish governance standards, modelling guidelines, data structures, and baselining strategies
* Lead stakeholder engagement, supplier coordination, and change initiatives to embed model-centric, cross-system ways of working
* Manage technology partners to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant solutions
Essential Experience
* Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
* 10+ years’ experience delivering SoS/MBSE capabilities within aerospace, defence, or other regulated, safety-critical industries
* Strong expertise in capability decomposition, operational/mission thread modelling, architecture and interface management, and simulation/federated integration
* Experience integrating architecture modelling tools with enterprise platforms (e.g., DOORS NG, configuration management, digital thread environments)
* Proven leadership across complex, multi-partner delivery programmes
* Project/Programme Management certification (APM, PRINCE2, SAFe/Agile) or equivalent experience
* Security clearance (or eligibility) required
This is a key role driving enterprise-wide System of Systems digital transformation—enabling integrated architectures, cross-domain interoperability, and model-based lifecycle assurance.