Business Systems Development and Test Manager

BAE Systems.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace firm in Preston is seeking a Business Systems Development and Test Manager. The role involves leading development teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and maintaining compliance with policies. Candidates should have strong management experience and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing software development teams.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a complex environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Software Development and Test teams.
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align team goals with departmental vision.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Management experience of software development teams

Experience of delivering solutions to end users

Experience of test management on complex projects

Effective prioritization skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Stakeholder management

Exposure to Software Development Lifecycle

Job description

Job Title: Business Systems Development and Test Manager

Location: Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £61,110

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the Software Development and Test teams you will lead and co-ordinate the work to develop and test a large variety of software applications consumed by the Air Sector's Business Systems community (Security, Commercial, Project Management, Export Control, etc

• Responsible for the quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of application development projects, as well as providing guidance and feedback to the team members

• Collaborate within the Business Systems Competency Centre managers and external stakeholders to align the goals and priorities of the teams with the overall vision and strategy of the department

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures and overall information management strategy

• Provides well-informed advice, typically within a specific technical specialism, ensuring that it is properly understood and appropriately exploited, to enhance the effectiveness of significant activities

• Maintains knowledge of specific technical specialisms, provides detailed advice regarding their application, executes specialised tasks

• The specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, architecture, method, product or application area



Your skills and experiences:

• Management experience of software development teams

• Experience of delivering solutions to end users

• Experience of test management on complex projects or across multiple applications / functions

• Effective prioritization skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Effective communication skills

• Stakeholder management

• Exposure to all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The DTD&I Service Delivery Unit team:

You'll be joining the Business Systems Competency Centre within the Digital Technology, Data & Innovation (DTD&I) Service Delivery Unit - a team at the forefront of delivering digital enablement across the business. This collaborative, forward-thinking group leads programmes of capability development and integration across core operating functions, driving improvement and innovation through cutting-edge IM&T solutions. Working closely with service lines, project managers, and technical specialists, the team ensures seamless delivery, quality standards, and the consistent advancement of digital capabilities across the organisation.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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