ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR BUSINESS PLANNING MANAGER

• Proven expertise in programme management, with a track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives to successful outcomes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent analytical and presentation abilities, capable of synthesising complex data into clear, actionable insights tailored to senior audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, working independently and across teams to deliver under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR BUSINESS PLANNING MANAGER

We welcome applications from all industries and backgrounds; defence experience would be of benefit however not an essential requirement.

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent suitable experience.
• Extensive experience in a similar business role.

ROLE ID: SF65853

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Business Planning Manager at the Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Business Planning Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Devonport has a unique opportunity to modernise its infrastructure, systems, and capabilities to meet current and future defence needs. With increasing complexity across the site, it’s essential that operations are integrated and focused on delivering this transformation. Babcock is evolving how it operates at Devonport through enhanced Governance, Business Planning, Decision Making, Capability Development, and Strategy Execution.
We’re seeking a senior leader passionate about driving operational improvement to secure a stronger future for our customers and stakeholders.

Day-to-day, you’ll manage the Integrated Business Planning Change programme, ensuring alignment with the One Babcock way of working across all phases of the programme lifecycle, from definition and delivery to governance, reporting, and benefits realisation. You’ll work closely with senior internal leaders and Ministry of Defence stakeholders to bridge long-, medium-, and short-term demand and supply, identifying gaps and driving coordinated solutions. This highly collaborative role requires building trusted relationships to enable seamless information flow and integrated planning that meets both business and customer objectives.

• Operationalise programme delivery roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and effective execution across workstreams.
• Establish and manage programme structure, governance, and processes using company standards and MSP methodology.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, maintaining clear, consistent communication with business, customer, and programme stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration and ownership, fostering a culture of success and accountability across the programme team.
• Oversee planning and resource coordination, ensuring timely availability of skills and resolving risks and issues proactively.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.