Commercial Manager

All Systems GO Be part of the next generation of defence capability delivery
- Showcase your extensive strategic commercial and leadership experience by reporting directly to the Head of Commercial
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systemswe are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an exciting rewarding opportunity for a Commercial Manager within our Battlespace Integrated Solutions business unit based in Edinburgh Parks, South Australia. This role also provides the flexibility of the mix of working from home and office and 9 days a fortnight full time working arrangement.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual

**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial - Battlespace Integrated Solutions (BIS), you will be accountable to provide commercial guidance for our High Frequency Surveillance (HFS) Program, including managing significant commercial issues and leading commercial negotiations.
As a member of the program leadership team, this position contributes to the overall management of the program, the delivery of project outcomes, and the achievement of strategic aims and financial goals.

More specifically, you will
- Manage commercial obligations of HFS projects and provide guidance/direction to the program on compliance with contract, Australian government and foreign government requirements for the management of intellectual property, confidential information, controlled technology and classified information and data
- Manage and lead the HFS Commercial team providing line management and functional guidance and support
- Manage and foster engaging relationship with internal / external customers & cross business / functional requirements
- Manage and lead commercial inputs to phase reviews, bid approval reviews and contract status reviews
- Identify and manage commercial risks and liabilities, develop cost-effective means of managing those risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures
- Prepare negotiating strategies and lead negotiating teams on commercial issues
- Prepare and deliver commercial management Plan(s) for the program
- Drive BAE Systems' commercial policies and practices, including the assurance of adherence to functional governance requirements

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- In depth commercial experience including leadership experience preferably in defence or engineering organisations
- Sound commercial acumen with an ability to influence stakeholders to generate business benefits whilst maintaining key relationships
- Strong analytical and problem solving skill with an ability to motivate the team across number of business areas to shape and implement the business requirements
- Strong communicator and negotiator with an ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements

**Whilst, not essential, it is desirable that the applicant has**:

- Degree qualification in commerce, law, project management, engineering or in a relevant discipline;
- Experience in US contracting, FAR/DFARs.

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

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Our culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.