Product Delivery Manager

Job description

Product Delivery Manager – Systems of Systems

Reading

6-Month Contract

Paying up to £88p/h (InsideIR35)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance – please only apply if suitable

We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager – System of Systems (SoS) to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting multi-system architecture, interoperability, and mission-level integration.

Reporting to the Product Owner – Systems Engineering, you will define and deliver integrated SoS toolchains and reference architectures that embed authoritative models within the Digital Thread—replacing document-centric approaches with fully traceable, model-based practices across complex, multi-system programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own delivery of SoS digital capabilities, including UAF/DoDAF-aligned architecture modelling (Cameo + UAF), SysML/UML integration, IBM DOORS NG requirements management, interface/ICD governance, configuration/change control, variant management, simulation/federation, and verification traceability
• Define SoS reference architectures and technical baselines aligned to enterprise standards
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from capability requirements and operational scenarios through system allocations, interfaces, analysis, simulation, and test evidence
• Establish governance standards, modelling guidelines, data structures, and baselining strategies
• Lead stakeholder engagement, supplier coordination, and change initiatives to embed model-centric, cross-system ways of working
• Manage technology partners to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant solutions

Essential Experience

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience delivering SoS/MBSE capabilities within aerospace, defence, or other regulated, safety-critical industries
• Strong expertise in capability decomposition, operational/mission thread modelling, architecture and interface management, and simulation/federated integration
• Experience integrating architecture modelling tools with enterprise platforms (e.g., DOORS NG, configuration management, digital thread environments)
• Proven leadership across complex, multi-partner delivery programmes
• Project/Programme Management certification (APM, PRINCE2, SAFe/Agile) or equivalent experience
• Security clearance (or eligibility) required

This is a key role driving enterprise-wide System of Systems digital transformation—enabling integrated architectures, cross-domain interoperability, and model-based lifecycle assurance.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English