IM&T Manager – Business Analysis

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK is seeking a Business Analyst Manager to define project deliverables and manage a team of Business Analysts. This hybrid role requires expertise in stakeholder management and the ability to handle complex project changes. You will investigate operational requirements and drive effective solutions within strategic roadmaps, fostering joint business objectives. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible health plans and potential bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple workstreams of varying complexity.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with senior management.
• Experience in line management and team development.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and high-level requirements for project deliverables.
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements for complex project changes.
• Investigate operational requirements and seek effective business solutions.
• Specify requirements for environment, data, resources, and tools.
• Manage issues, corrective actions, and disseminate relevant information.
• Line-manage Business Analysts assigned to the Programme.

Skills

BCS Diploma in Business Analysis

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

Business acumen

Stakeholder management experience

Line management and team development

Job description

Job Title

Business Analyst Manager

Location

Barrow-in-Furness – hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.

Salary

From £56,000 depending on skills & experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Formally defining the scope and high‑level requirements for project deliverables in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Working across multiple stakeholders to define requirements for large to complex project change, utilising appropriate methods, tools and techniques.
• Investigating operational requirements, problems and opportunities, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non‑automated components of new or changed processes, ensuring alignment with the strategic roadmap and driving joint business objectives across functional areas.
• Specifying requirements for environment, data, resources and tools, reviewing and testing results and modifying tests as necessary.
• Managing issues, corrective actions, lessons learned and dissemination of relevant information.
• Line‑managing Business Analysts assigned to the same Programme across multiple Product Groups.

Your skills and experiences

• BCS Diploma in Business Analysis and equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams or varying complexity simultaneously.
• Good business acumen, stakeholder management experience with Senior Management.
• Line management and team development experience.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Annual incentive may also be available.

The Product Fulfilment team

One of four Product Groups within the IM<T> function, responsible for providing the IT capabilities required by core delivery functions such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project Delivery. This role offers exposure to multiple business areas and supports the strategic focus of delivering submarines. Relocation support packages are available subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

BAE Systems values diversity, integrity and merit. We provide an inclusive culture where you can fulfil your potential and make a real difference. We also offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.

Security and Export Controls

Roles at BAE Systems may be subject to security and export control restrictions, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possible higher levels of National Security Vetting which may require continuous residency in the UK.

Closing Date

8th January 2026. Apply as early as possible as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.