Technical Manager - Obsolescence
Core
Lead and manage obsolescence activities, modification programmes, and lifecycle management to ensure equipment availability and mitigate supply chain risks for defence and aerospace programmes.
Role type
Senior Technical Manager (Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management)
Builds
Obsolescence Management Service supporting current and future business requirements across multiple programmes
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, Security
Required skills
Obsolescence management, modification programmes, supportability activities, lifecycle management, Last Time Buy (LTB) management, STTE management, business case development, stakeholder engagement, configuration control, technical bid reviews, multi-project delivery, engineering lifecycle understanding, change management
Preferred skills
STEM degree, experience in regulated industries, coaching and mentoring
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and manage obsolescence activities across assigned programmes; Identify, assess and implement obsolescence resolutions; Support Modification (Mods) activities; Manage and coordinate Last Time Buy (LTB) activities; Deliver and administer STTE management activities; Provide equipment management support maintaining governance and lifecycle visibility; Develop Statements of Work and Technical Bid Reviews; Work with engineering, procurement, and customer teams; Maintain accurate records and metrics; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
