Software Project Lead

Eurekamagazine; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation based in the UK is seeking a Software Project Lead to lead project teams in delivering embedded software efficiently and effectively. The candidate will be responsible for guiding the software lifecycle, engaging with collaborators, and presenting to leadership and internationally. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £72,000 and includes benefits such as flexible working arrangements, company bonuses, and enhanced parental leave. Candidates must be British citizens or dual nationals.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven ability to technically manage a team of software developers.
• Experience in delivering software on complex systems.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and handle changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver embedded software on time and quality.
• Provide direction that drives project success.
• Engage with collaborators to propose and develop new product lines.

Skills

Team management

Software development lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Problem solving

Java

C++

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic leadership (Software Project Lead) opportunity, which involves leading a team to deliver embedded software on time, on cost and on quality!

Salary: up to circa £72,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

The opportunity

The Mission Planning & Control department is looking for a driven and passionate Software Project Lead to provide direction and drive to several project teams. You will engage with collaborators across the business to find opportunities to utilise current product lines, propose and develop new product lines as well as delivering customer capabilities. As part of this, you will have the opportunity to present both to the leadership team as well as internationally.

As a Software Project Lead you will provide leadership to the teams and be responsible for all parts of the software lifecycle (bidding, planning, budgeting, progress reporting, stakeholder management, integration, delivery and support).

We are committed to developing careers and skillsets by supporting our teams\' personal development whilst ensuring that a healthy work/life balance is maintained!

What we\'re looking for

We\'re looking for someone who is passionate about building strong team culture and supporting each team member to achieve their best.

• Proven ability to technically manage a team of software developers (typically 5 to 10 engineers)

• Be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of delivering software on complex systems through all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Show experience of building and managing relationships with project stakeholders as well as balancing competing requirements.

• A proven record of managing a software budget and have the confidence to control change to the requirements and costs, against an agreed estimate/budget

• A love of problem solving and an open minded, yet realistic, approach to change and improvement.

Knowledge / interest in the following topics are considered a bonus, but are not required.

• Java / C++

• Mission Planning Software

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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