Business Systems Manager

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. The Business Systems Manager is responsible for aligning business strategy, operational processes and technology capabilities to drive organisational performance and growth. Business Systems Manager will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development of business systems capability roadmaps
• Evaluate current business systems, and operating models to identify opportunities for transformation and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain strategic plans for business systems that align with the wider business strategy goals and evolving business needs
• Create and communicate a clear vision for the evolution of business systems, ensuring solutions support growth, efficiency, compliance, and align with wider company objectives
• Monitor industry trends, technology developments, and best practices to inform future system capabilities and roadmap planning
• Oversee the evaluation, implementation, enhancement, and optimization of business systems and enterprise applications
• Collaborate with IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to define system requirements and solution roadmaps
• Build strong relationships across the business to ensure alignment between business priorities and systems capabilities
• Influence decision-making through clear communication, analysis, and strategic recommendations
• Provide line management

• Significant experience in business systems management, business transformation, strategy, consulting, or operational leadership roles
• Extensive experience with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, SQL
• Strong understanding of business process improvement methodologies and organisational change management
• Project & Program Management
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Data-Driven Decision Making with strong Commercial Awareness

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.