Principal Operations Manager at BAE Systems

Lindal-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Management, Production Requirements Development, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Resource Management, Budget Management, Safety Leadership, SHE Management Systems, Stakeholder Influence, Project Delivery, Change Governance, Process Transformation, Strategic Relationship Building, Manufacturing Background, Risk Management

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Principal Operations Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness (onsite) Salary: competitive What you’ll be doing: Lead the development of production requirements, governing acceptable change and realise fit-for-purpose facilities for SSNA Establish and maintain an effective team, ensuring clear goals are set and reviewed and facilitate a culture which is in line with the company's values. Ensure that all team activities are aligned to the company’s vision, values and key objectives Actively promote performance management, using appropriate people processes to ensure that the performance and behaviours are conducive to the achievement of the team’s delivery targets Ensure members of the team work collaboratively with other functions (as appropriate) to resolve problems and achieve objectives and high standards of performance Develop, maintain and lead a team of managers that effectively interfaces with the rest of the wider business to meet objectives Manage resource profiles, training and development plans and all associated budgets (direct and overhead) Provide safety leadership via the SHE management systems and visual management. Actively promote a safety focus and required improvement activity both for individuals and the team Ensure the delivery of the appropriate work area schedule by regularly reviewing, reporting on progress and resolving issues Your skills and experiences: Essential: Proven experience in a senior leadership role of comparable size and scope Background in operations and manufacturing, with an in-depth understanding of associated conditions and a commitment to fostering a robust safety culture Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex projects Ability to build and leverage an extensive network, influencing stakeholders at all levels Experience in providing effective leadership and direction to teams Desirable: Degree-level education or a leadership/management qualification Experience working within submarine programs Familiarity with the RIBA process and requirements management Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The SSNA Infrastructure team: As the Principal Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of SSNA production. Your responsibilities include leading the development of production requirements, managing a high-performing team, and collaborating closely with key stakeholders across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a team that is driving the creation of a brand-new production line an initiative that will redefine how SSNA operates. You’ll be at the forefront of transforming business processes and setting new standards for operational excellence. The role is ideal for someone with good influencing skills, as you will build and maintain strategic relationships at senior management level with customers, suppliers, and external authorities. Your ability to foster these connections will be critical in supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring the long-term growth and success of the operations unit. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 11th March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-GV1 #LI-OnSite

Responsibilities

The Principal Operations Manager will lead the development of production requirements, govern acceptable change, and establish fit-for-purpose facilities while leading and maintaining an effective team aligned with company vision and values. Responsibilities also include managing resource profiles, budgets, and providing safety leadership through SHE management systems.