Delivery Lead, Defence Autonomy & Robotic Systems

Future Talent Group; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Talent Group is seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary technology programmes spanning hardware, software and integrated systems from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment.

You will align cross-functional engineering teams, manage dependencies and risks, and drive rapid product development for next-generation defence and autonomous systems. Hybrid Bristol-based role with UK-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex hardware, software and integrated technology products from concept to deployment, ideally including manufacturing readiness.
• Experience applying Agile in fast-moving, ambiguous environments to align cross-functional teams.
• Domain experience in aerospace or defence technology, autonomous systems or related high-growth tech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Leading Agile delivery across complex hardware and software engineering programmes
• Aligning multidisciplinary engineering teams around priorities, milestones and outcomes
• Managing dependencies, risks, blockers and competing priorities
• Driving rapid product development within an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Supporting products from early concept and R&D through development, manufacturing readiness and operational deployment
• Creating structure and visibility without introducing unnecessary process
• Working closely with engineering, product and senior stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum

Skills

Complex technology delivery

Agile delivery in ambiguous enviromnem

Aerospace or defence technology

Job description

Future Talent Group is seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary technology programmes spanning hardware, software and integrated systems from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment.

You will align cross-functional engineering teams, manage dependencies and risks, and drive rapid product development for next-generation defence and autonomous systems. Hybrid Bristol-based role with UK-wide collaboration.