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# Software Build Manager

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Broughton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Build Management, Atlassian Tools, Performance Monitor, Infor
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42657454/

## About the Role

Experience delivering software sprints within Agile environments, coordinating delivery, priorities and development timelines
Considerable software development background, understanding technical delivery processes and collaborative engineering practices
Experience using Atlassian and Jira toolsets to coordinate workflows, reporting and sprint activities
Ability to monitor performance metrics and reporting, providing clear updates to stakeholders and leadership teams
ERP module knowledge, familiarity with at least one or two core modules (E.g Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Warehousing)

## Description

You'll play a key role within the Air ERP Build Team, supporting the delivery of software solutions that enable critical business operations across Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll help coordinate Agile software delivery activities, oversee sprint planning and support development teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned to business priorities.
You'll work closely with software engineers, testers and stakeholders, helping resolve delivery tasks, mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement across development processes. Using hybrid-Agile practices and modern ERP technologies, this role offers excellent opportunities to influence delivery outcomes, support team development and contribute to meaningful change across the Air business.
Core duties:

Oversee software sprint activities, coordinating priorities, timelines and delivery across multiple development teams
Supporting software engineers with daily issues, removing blockers and tracking progress against delivery goals
Collaborating with testing teams and stakeholders to ensure high-quality software releases meet business requirements
Conducting sprint retrospectives, identifying improvements and supporting continuous enhancement of development processes
Designing, developing and maintaining customisations, extensions and workflows within Infor LN using BaanC (Baan 4GL/Tools)
Document Technical solutions clearly, including functional specifications and change records, Driving the future application landscape across the sector, this function shapes technology strategy, architecture standards and system integration. By improving performance, security and efficiency across complex digital environments, it supports innovation, reduces technology risk and enables scalable solutions that contribute to long-term business growth.
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.


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