Head of Functional Development
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £55,000 P/A + benefits (Bonus, Pension & more)
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Functional Development, working for a world class technical engineering company, who are and growing year on year. The role will see you lead the delivery of a major system for Command & Control and Ground Communication Subsystems. As the successful applicant will join a very significant programme, which will deliver a new capability to UK armed forces, at a critical phased in its development
The Head of Functional Development will manage the delivery of additional functionality for the UK Networked Land Ceptor (NLC) product, for the Command and Control (C2) Subsystem, the Threat Evaluation and Weapon Assignment (TEWA) unit and the Ground Communication Subsystem (GCS). These items comprise hardware and software and the role includes the overall system definition. You will manage the remaining functional development to completion, support the qualification of the weapon system into service, and support future export campaigns for the weapon system.
NLC is a highly innovative product and programme that required the implementation of a ‘rapid delivery’ culture, process and methodology. The team will need to deliver the C2 subsystem, which is the heart of the system; the GCS, which provides the communications network for the weapon system; and the TEWA unit that informs the higher-level planning as to NLC the capability available.
Head of Functional Development skills and Qualifications required:
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Experience of working with software teams.
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Ability to deliver under a complex programme with many stakeholders, and frequently changing priorities.
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Effectively and timely decision making.
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Excellent ‘can do’ attitude and pro-active behaviours.
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A good appreciation of Systems Design core skills.
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Strong people-management skills.
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Proven knowledge of company processes & tool sets.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to secure a rewarding and challenging role with a company that offers excellent career and development opportunities, a fantastic working environment and a highly competitive benefits package.
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