Demand Change Manager

Job Title: Demand Change Manager

Location: Warton. Hybrid – 3 days per week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £51,772 + (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a Demand Change Manager you will support the Solution Factory to ensure that change requirements are prioritised into the development backlog to support provision of change requests in a timely manner according to planned milestones.

Core duties:

• Management and governance of the AirERP Change Request Management Process
• Support the Solution Factory Manager in reviewing the Change Request Management Process to ensure it is efficient and effective for current and future needs
• Ensure any changes to the Change Request Management Process are signed off and communicated to relevant stakeholders
• Management and resolution of queries relating to demand management; running Triage, TCBs, ECBs, Red room sessions as necessary
• Conduct regular cadence with Business Functions (including Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Project Management) for demand capture; to understand the issues, enhancements and challenges from the stakeholders and what actions to address; communicate progress of ‘in-flight’ change requests to business stakeholders for transparency and expectations management
• Manage integrated Backlog for BAU, Spartan and other Transformational Projects, leveraging JIRA toolset and excel reports.
• Contribute to Sprint Planning sessions, to support selection of prioritised scope for each release
• Progress change requests from status ‘Open’ through to ‘In Progress’ (taking into consideration resourcing, severities and priorities), leveraging ECR status Kanban board
• Coordinate introduction of Change Requests (ECRs) into Solution Factory backlog; Business Impact Assessment, Make or Buy Decision, Triage and into IA.
• Prepare and lead weekly Change Boards to review newly-submitted ECRs and outcomes of Impact Assessments
• Produce weekly Backlog status reporting slide to feed into the weekly senior management team meetings

Essential Skills:

• Good stakeholder relationship management and communication skills
• Proficient in Atlassian JIRA work management tool; able to create Kanban/Agile boards
• Significant experience in Software Project Management
• Experience liaising with cross-functional teams either remotely or in-person

The ERP Technical Delivery & Support team:

You will join an inclusive team within the Air ERP organisation, reporting to the Air ERP Delivery Manager, that has responsibility and accountability for the management and governance of BAU and Transformational Project-related Change Requests.

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.

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: 2nd July 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.

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