NATS LIMITED, a renowned leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Manager on a contract basis to oversee and manage complex engineering projects. This role demands a blend of project management acumen and systems engineering expertise to deliver on high-stakes, critical national infrastructure projects in the Air Traffic Management domain.

• Coordinate the technical alignment and resource management for several work packages, applying systems engineering principles to define, plan, and deliver activities to achieve desired outcomes.
• Accountable for the quality and alignment of the outputs of assigned work packages.
• Act as the technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that delivery plans for the scope of work adhere to agreed policies and processes.
• Provide assurance of the content of plans and work packages to project and programme managers and business stakeholders.
• Lead the technical delivery of work packages for Critical National Infrastructure in the Air Traffic Management domain, encompassing a range of technologies, software applications, and hardware infrastructure.
• Manage the execution of outsourced activities to the agreed plan, proactively managing emerging risks.
• Identify and manage technical delivery risks related to the scope of work.

• Experience in systems engineering and project delivery.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and responsive with the ability to plan and organise effectively.
• Track record of making key decisions with suitable supervision and working under pressure without compromising quality.
• Confidence to challenge peers and senior colleagues constructively, providing recommendations.
• Proven record of identifying and delivering pragmatic solutions that balance cost, quality, and time.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering issues in plain English and build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites, including integrated teams of permanent staff, contractors, and 3rd party suppliers.
• Proactive approach to identifying potential issues and preparing answers for key stakeholder questions.

If you are an experienced and motivated Systems Engineering Manager ready to take on challenging projects in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join NATS LIMITED and contribute to pioneering air traffic management solutions.