Senior Manager - Systems Assurance
Senior Manager – Systems Assurance
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Systems Assurance to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of assurance frameworks across complex systems, programmes and operational environments. This is a senior role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, providing confidence that systems are safe, secure, resilient, compliant and fit for purpose.
You will work with senior stakeholders, technical specialists, delivery teams and external partners to identify risks, establish assurance strategies and oversee effective governance throughout the systems lifecycle. The role will involve influencing decisions at all levels and ensuring that assurance activity supports successful delivery without creating unnecessary barriers to progress.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop a systems assurance function, setting priorities, standards and performance measures.
- Define and implement proportionate assurance plans across programmes, projects and operational services.
- Oversee risk, compliance, safety, security, resilience and quality assurance activities.
- Review systems engineering evidence, technical documentation, verification and validation results.
- Provide clear, constructive challenge to delivery teams and senior decision-makers.
- Manage assurance reviews, audits, assessments and remedial action plans through to completion.
- Develop reports, dashboards and recommendations that communicate assurance status and emerging risks.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, regulators and other relevant stakeholders.
- Coach and mentor assurance professionals, promoting consistency, collaboration and continuous improvement.
About you
You will have substantial experience in systems assurance, systems engineering, governance, risk management or a related discipline, gained within a complex and highly regulated environment. You should be confident assessing technical and operational information, identifying material risks and translating complex issues into clear, actionable advice.
Strong knowledge of assurance principles, lifecycle management, configuration control, safety or security management, and audit practices is essential. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing competing priorities is also required. Relevant professional qualifications or membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.
You will be analytical, pragmatic and influential, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Most importantly, you will bring sound judgement, integrity and a collaborative approach to ensuring systems meet the highest appropriate standards.
Senior Manager - Systems Assurance
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