Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.This role will lead the product development and subsequent enhancement of our decoy launcher product. Product Development and Sustainment Programme Manager will be based out of our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £75k, depending on experience. Define and deliver product development programmes, which may come from customer-funded and PV initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals Own outcomes for scope, budget, quality, and timescales, monitoring progress and initiating corrective actions Identify and control Key Interface Dependencies (KIDs) supporting Customer Project Delivery Identify, manage, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities, leading problem-solving and contingency planning Coordinate the cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT) to achieve milestones and product releases We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Work life balance~ Hybrid/flexible working arrangements~25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell~ Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution Cycle to work scheme Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings Life assurance policy Publication and recruitment bonus rewards Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning Facilities & resources Private seated lunch areas Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages Free onsite parking Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, risk registers) and professional qualifications such as APM, PMI, or PRINCE2 Proven experience managing complex product or systems development through the full lifecycle in defence or similarly regulated environments Deep knowledge of all phases of project/programme delivery from inception and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure within an Engineering Delivery context Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and supplier/subcontractor management Expertise in risk and opportunity management, configuration management, and change control processes If youd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on Or reach out to us on…