BAE Systems

Business Integration Lead - US Programmes

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Job Title\: Business Integration Lead – US Programmes

Location\: Samlesbury- Hybrid, 3 days a week on site per week

Referral Scheme\: £1000

Grade\: E

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic production environment at the heart of US Programmes, helping to coordinate and integrate activities across multiple business functions. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Production, Safety and senior business leaders, you’ll support the flow of information, governance and strategy-making that enables successful programme delivery. Your role combines project coordination, business integration and continuous improvement activities, helping establish effective business rhythms, processes and standards that support operational performance.

Collaborating with a diverse stakeholder network, you’ll contribute to production operations, support new business activities and help drive alignment across highly detailed programmes. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop project management, stakeholder engagement and business improvement skills while making a meaningful contribution to operational excellence and future business growth across BAE Systems.

Core duties\:

  • Developing and maintaining business management reports and briefing packs for Production Operations leadership and key stakeholders
  • Supporting Integrated Business Planning activities, including cost base reviews, reforecasting and performance tracking processes
  • Coordinating and integrating facility inputs for bids, ensuring accurate responses across production and functional teams
  • Monitoring project actions, timelines and dependencies, driving progress and maintaining a consistent business rhythm
  • Facilitating cross-functional meetings and workshops to align operations, engineering and support functions on priorities and delivery targets

Essential Skills\:

  • Demonstrable project management experience, applying structured methodologies, governance processes and delivery standards within a professional environment
  • Experience influencing and collaborating with stakeholders across operational, functional and business boundaries to achieve outcomes
  • Demonstratable ability to assess highly detailed information, identify trends and support the development of practical business solutions
  • Experience producing and presenting reports, performance data and briefing materials to support strategy-making activities
  • Considerable planning and prioritisation skills, managing multiple activities and deadlines within a fast-paced operational environment

The Business Integration Team\:

This team sits at the centre of production operations, driving business integration, governance and operational excellence across multiple functions. By coordinating information flow, establishing standards and supporting strategic business goals, bids and continuous improvement activities, the team enables effective decision-making and helps deliver successful programme and business outcomes.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 8th July 2026