Job Description
Agile Delivery Manager – Next-Generation Defence & Autonomous / Uncrewed Systems
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Bristol | Hybrid
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We’re supporting an innovative defence technology business developing next-generation uncrewed and autonomous systems across air, land and maritime domains.
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They’re looking for an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary technology programmes spanning hardware, software and integrated engineering systems, taking products from early-stage concept and development through to deployment. This is a hands-on delivery role within a fast-paced, innovation-led environment, bringing together cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deploy new technology at pace.
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What you’ll be doing
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- Leading Agile delivery across complex hardware and software engineering programmes
- Aligning multidisciplinary engineering teams around priorities, milestones and outcomes
- Managing dependencies, risks, blockers and competing priorities
- Driving rapid product development within an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment
- Supporting products from early concept and R&D through development, manufacturing readiness and operational deployment
- Creating structure and visibility without introducing unnecessary process
- Working closely with engineering, product and senior stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum
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Must-have experience
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We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate all three of the following:
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1. Complex technology delivery
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Experience delivering complex hardware, software and integrated technology products from early concept through to deployment, ideally including manufacturing readiness.
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2. Agile delivery in ambiguous environments
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Experience applying Agile ways of working within fast-moving, ambiguous environments, aligning cross-functional engineering teams and driving rapid product development.
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3. Aerospace or defence technology
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Domain experience within aerospace or defence technology or autonomous systems, working on aerospace products, military technology or other complex autonomy solutions. Experience within R&D, prototyping, new product development, robotics, autonomy or high-growth technology environments would be particularly relevant.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, aligning highly technical teams and helping turn ambitious engineering concepts into deployable products.
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Bristol – Hybrid – If this sounds relevant to your background, please get in touch for a confidential conversation and further details.
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