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Procurement Technology Transfer Senior Delivery Manager

1 month ago

$60000 yearly

Stevenage

We are looking for a highly motivated business professional, willing to travel internationally, to join our growing Export Strategy & Industrial Participation team within the diverse 'Major Equipment Procurement' (MEP) department at MBDA. Salary: Circa £ 50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2/3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.The opportunity: Major Equipment Procurement (MEP) focus on the sourcing, contracting, supply and licensing of bespoke high value / high complexity sub-systems needed to deliver world leading defence capabilities for our Customers. The MEP Export Strategy & Industrial Participation team focus on developing and delivering technology transfer to support both Offset propositions and licensed manufacture between our MEP Suppliers and our Customers industrial base. Industrial Participation which encompasses Technology Transfer and Offset is essential in the export domain as a means of generating indigenous capability in return for a significant competitive advantage. The Major Equipment Procurement Industrial Participation Team supports export campaigns globally, working with both MEP Suppliers and Customers industry to plan and deliver complex transfers of know-how and capability to support Licensed production. The Senior Delivery Manager role is primarily devoted to the delivery of a large industrial transfer project from an MEP supplier to an MBDA customers Transfer Recipient or supporting a Delivery Executive to deliver multiple industrial transfer projects in support of an MBDA contractual obligation. This involves managing the internal resources from supporting functions including Project MEP, Quality, PCO's & RMO's associated with the transfer while reporting to senior Programmes and MEP leads. Managing the delivery to the Customers Transfer Recipient of large-scale Technology Transfer projects by our OEM Suppliers to schedule, cost and quality. Owning the Transfer Recipient facing Statement of Work, including maintenance of the topicality of all deliverables and furnished items including management of the update process. Ensuring that all Export Control authorizations, EUC's Licenses etc. for export of deliveries (services, documents and hardware) to the Transfer Recipient have been obtained in due time avoiding delays to programmes. Preparation and drafting of reports of progress of Work Packages, including drafting status reports (e.g. Quarterly) based on detailed inputs (e.g. Monthly reports, Suppliers updates, procurement reports etc.). Manage (working with Project Control resources), relevant P6 plans to ensure these are topical including preparation of input data and presentation of status information to senior management. Apply robust project governance, including schedule management, budget tracking, resource allocation, and change control. Use recognised project management methodologies to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget and generate the required reports. Support the production and maintenance of key project items: project plans, risk registers, issue logs, progress reports, and stakeholder communications. Developing and maintaining key relationships with Transfer Recipient personnel and key MEP Supplier personnel. Leading Transfer Project Progress reviews between MBDA and the Transfer Recipient supported by the MEP Suppliers. Tasking internal Technical, Quality, Operations and Programmes resources as required to accept deliveries from MEP Suppliers locally or at Transfer Recipients premises. Preparing and maintaining Transfer Project risk and opportunity registers and budgets. Administering the appropriate internal systems to ensure the criteria are met for the receipt from the Transfer Recipient and payment onto the MEP supplier of Intellectual Property Licenses Fees and Royalties Provide support to further Tendering/Bidding activities associated with additional technology transfer projects on other Campaigns Supporting MEP Project Procurement personnel in the negotiation and management of subcontracts with MEP Suppliers in relation to the Transfer of Technology to achieve robust sub-contracts. Reporting of progress of all aspects of Transfer Projects performance up to Director Level.What we're looking for from you: A self-starting individual who is flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within environment associated Technology Transfer, where existing MBDA business processes are often ambiguous. A curious individual with a naturally enquiring mind, able to question requirements, explore options and identify novel ideas and solutions. A tenacious individual comfortable with problem solving in a challenging commercial environment able to ask and answer difficult questions. A confident individual with excellent communication and presentation skills, you should be confident presenting to a room of internal and external stakeholders. A team player capable of influencing and managing multiple relationships, you should also be comfortable working and travelling autonomously at short notice to a range of European destinations. An assertive individual with a can-do attitude who continually seeks way to maximise on opportunities - you will need to analyse situations and be adept at understanding and presenting different possibilities, balancing risk. An individual able to work on multiple activities simultaneously and self-prioritise according to the business needs. Ideally Degree level academic qualifications (Business, Project Management) orexperience in Project Management, Offset Management or Technology Transfer Experience in the use of common Project Management techniques such as Gantt charts, EE01's, resource plans, TNU's and schedule risk analysis. An understanding and experience of dealing with non-UK nationals and culture sensitivities. An understanding of commercial constructs associated with Technology Transfer including contracts (prime and sub), Requests for Quotations, Statement of Works, Technical Requirement Specifications, Intellectual Property valuation and Licensing (Royalties and Fees) etc. An understanding of Intellectual Property, and how it should be protected, is desirable. Experience in managing multi-national Export Control issues.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-LA1

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