Our client, operating within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Product Delivery Manager to join their team in Reading on a 5-month contract basis. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong background in Systems Design and Delivery Management, specifically within a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.
Role Summary:
Replace document-based engineering with authoritative system models and drive their adoption across the business.
Define and deliver a comprehensive MBSE environment (Cameo + DOORS NG + simulation + PLM) with rigorous best practices, governance, baselines, and digital continuity.
Translate engineering needs into a roadmap, manage backlogs, coordinate with vendors/suppliers, and ensure integrations that provide real end-to-end traceability.
Operate comfortably within safety-critical and defence environments, ensuring compliance, evidence generation, and configuration control.
Drive cultural change, training, onboarding, and adoption of MBSE methodologies.
Oversee performance, resilience, security, and lifecycle management of engineering systems.
Job Requirements:
Deep expertise in MBSE and associated toolchains (Cameo, DOORS NG, SysML) with a proven track record in delivering integrated digital engineering environments.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build roadmaps, manage vendors, and achieve end-to-end traceability across programmes.
Ability to drive change and shift teams from document-based to model-based methodologies through effective governance, onboarding, and communication.
Experience in safety-critical/defence environments, with an understanding of compliance, evidence generation, and configuration control.
Technical fluency to ensure the performance, resilience, security, and lifecycle management of MBSE systems.
Benefits:
Opportunity to work on a contract basis within a prestigious Defence & Security context.
Chance to manage and influence significant MBSE transitions and integrations.
Engage with and lead expert engineering teams to achieve cutting-edge solutions.
If you are an experienced Product Delivery Manager with significant expertise in MBSE and a passion for driving organisational change, this role presents a perfect opportunity. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Reading