Change Controller

BAE Systems; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Change Manager to oversee the change lifecycle process. The role involves managing change backlogs, updating stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of changes. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of change management processes. This position offers various benefits including flexible working, health insurance, and retirement savings plan matching. Join a dynamic team and make an impact on crucial defense projects.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Paid sick leave

Flexible working

Group health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Annual bonus eligibility

Registered Retirement Savings Plan company match

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the change lifecycle process.
• Ability to manage multiple changes simultaneously.
• Experience in the engineering domain is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all changes are processed through the formal change lifecycle.
• Monitor and update stakeholders on the status of changes.
• Oversee the full change lifecycle for production-related changes.

Skills

Change management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Data Sense

Windchill

Siemens

Job description

• Ensure all changes are processed through the formal change lifecycle, from drafting to implementation
• Monitor and update stakeholders on the status of changes to ensure timely completion and minimize disruption to operations
• Raise issues when changes encounter obstacles or delays, working proactively to remove barriers and facilitate progress
• Oversee the full change lifecycle for production‑related changes, ensuring that changes are properly documented, tracked, and completed within the agreed timelines
• Manage change backlogs and ensure that all changes are appropriately prioritized and moved through the change process
• Solid understanding of the change lifecycle process and ability to manage multiple changes simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, senior leadership, and technical teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills, able to identify bottlenecks and proactively address challenges

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Data Sense or similar tools for tracking and reporting metrics
• Familiarity with PLM tools such as Windchill, Siemens, or similar platforms

You’ll receive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, group health, dental, and vision benefits as well as life insurance - you may also be eligible for an annual bonus.

In addition, you will also be entitled to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) company match of up to 5% of your annual salary.

The Change Management team:

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team made up of eight members based in the UK and Canada, with the Canadian presence actively growing. This role involves close coordination with both the Halifax‑based team in Canada and the UK team, all working together on the River Class Destroyer program within the Engineering PMO. You will be interacting with a diverse set of stakeholders across multiple countries, including project managers and PMO representatives both locally and internationally. The environment is dynamic, cross‑functional, and fast‑paced, offering an excellent opportunity to be part of a globally connected team where your input has real impact.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.