Overview
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Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness technological change to deliver innovations that gain a competitive advantage. Expleo is supporting the UK's naval electronic warfare capabilities to address modern threats in the maritime domain.
The Senior Systems Engineering Manager will join the Engineering Delivery Management team to lead and coordinate engineering teams to achieve technical, schedule, and financial objectives from start to finish. You will oversee budgets, costs, schedules, system development cycles, resource requirements, and both internal and subcontractor plans. You will provide technical direction, mentor staff, manage risks and opportunities, and ensure clear communication across project facets. This role can be carried out on a hybrid basis from Expleo UK offices (Bristol, Preston, Derby, or Belfast).
Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate engineering teams to achieve technical, schedule, and financial objectives.
* Develop and agree on project budgets, and manage actual and forecast costs.
* Schedule internal activities and coordinate with subcontractors.
* Define the system development cycle and document processes, practices, and tools.
* Define resource requirements and communicate issues and constraints.
* Ensure clear and bounded work package requirements and manage scope.
* Review and validate internal and subcontractor plans.
* Manage timely deliveries and ensure efficient problem reporting.
* Monitor engineering activities through dashboards and manage risks and opportunities.
* Issue engineering status reports to Project Management.
* Provide technical direction and support performance management.
* Coach, mentor, and develop staff, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.
* Identify and review technical risks and mitigation plans with Chief Engineers.
* Maintain regular communication with Project Manager, Chief Engineers, and subcontractors.
* Coordinate with Engineering Departments to assign and manage resources and roles.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education with relevant experience.
* Certifications: P.Eng. or CET or eligible to obtain P.Eng or CET.
* Preferred: Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or evidence of progress toward Professional Registration with a PEI; experience in Defence / Aerospace or safety-regulated environments.
Essential Skills
* Naval Combat Systems Integration
* Acceptance, Test and Commissioning
* Subcontractor management
* Senior Systems Engineering Delivery Experience including IVVQA experience
* Certification experience in MOD defence
Desired Skills
* Electronic warfare background
* C2 command and control background (e.g., CMS, Tactitos)
Experience
* Experience coordinating system engineering activities and managing cost and schedule.
* Experience with electronic systems.
* Experience with JIRA, DOORS, EA.
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment with clients and peers through good times and challenges.
* Opportunity to expand skills and participate in inspiring projects.
* Expleo Academy with accredited training courses.
* Competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, wellbeing programme, sports and social events.
* Supportive culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and provide support and adjustments as needed.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Defense and Space; Manufacturing; Military and International Affairs
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