Obsolescence Manager

Job Title: Obsolescence Manager

Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience

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:

In this role, you will lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of obsolescence risks throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring continued supportability, availability and value for money. You will oversee the delivery of the project’s obsolescence strategy, manage the Obsolescence Risk Assessment (ORA) process, maintain the Obsolescence Management Plan and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop effective resolution strategies for emerging obsolescence challenges.

Core Duties:

• Lead and coordinate all obsolescence management activities in accordance with the project Obsolescence Management Plan and support strategy.
• Manage the Obsolescence Management System Database (OMSDB) reporting cycle and conduct Obsolescence Risk Assessments (ORAs) to identify, assess and prioritise risks to project supportability.
• Develop, implement and monitor obsolescence mitigation strategies, including Last Time Buys, alternative sourcing, redesign activities and stockholding optimisation.
• Chair obsolescence working groups and engage with engineering, procurement, supply chain, OEMs and customers to communicate risks, mitigation plans and project status.
• Monitor supplier notifications, End-of-Life (EOL) and Product Change Notices (PCNs), ensuring timely resolution of obsolescence issues and support to through-life sustainment activities.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge and practical application of obsolescence management principles, techniques and standards, including BS EN IEC 62402:2019 and Def Stan 00-600.
• Experience developing and implementing Obsolescence Management Plans and conducting formal Obsolescence Risk Assessments.
• Engineering background and / or an understanding of through-life support, configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Proficiency in the acquisition, analysis and presentation of technical, reliability and supply chain data using Microsoft Office, SAP, Shared Data Environments and related business systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, with experience influencing decisions across technical and non-technical teams.

The Torpedo Support team:

The Torpedo Support Team is responsible for the delivery of through-life support for critical torpedo capabilities, ensuring systems remain safe, reliable, and operationally effective. Working with a diverse range of technical and project professionals, the team supports maintenance, upgrades, problem resolution, and customer requirements in support of front-line operations. Obsolescence is a growing area within the Team with a drive to mature it’s current reporting toolset and improve the Through Life support of our product. External stakeholders are looking to Torpedo Support as an SME to provide innovation and ideas to prevent and treat obsolescence whilst the in service support contract grows.

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: 6th November 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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