Business Manager - MBDA

Based in Madrid in Spain and will be 5 days per week office based.

Security Clearance

: Spanish Citizen or dual national, but must speak fluent Spanish

with fluency in English (C1 Level)

We are seeking a Business Manager to support the delivery of complex defence programmes by ensuring robust contract management, sound financial performance and effective risk management across the programme life cycle. The role operates at the centre of programme execution, supporting Project Managers and Programme Directors in achieving On Time, On Cost, On Quality (OTOCOQ) objectives.

As part of the programme business function, you will manage assigned contracts from initial preparation through to closure, providing structured business insight and coordination to support informed decision-making and sustainable programme performance.

Supporting Project Managers and project teams in fulfilling contractual obligations and preparing for future business opportunities

Providing business analysis (contract management, risk and opportunity synthesis, project oversight) to Programme Directors and Project Managers

Leading and coordinating Risk & Opportunity (R&O;) activities across assigned projects to optimise business outcomes





Organising and coordinating the multidisciplinary Business Team, ensuring effective collaboration across functions

Providing functional coordination of business stakeholders including Finance, Procurement, Sales & Business Development, Export Control and Project Control

Supporting the achievement of programme business objectives, including revenue, margin, cash flow, schedule and cost

Supporting the tailored and rigorous application of project management tools aligned to programme needs

Contributing to the preparation of budgets and cost bases, including the Budget Approval Document (BAD), and supporting validation activities

Master's Degree in Aerospace, Industrial or Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent technical specialisation

Minimum 3 years' experience in Business Management, Project Management or a closely related role

Solid knowledge of project planning, budgeting and performance tracking

Experience working with stakeholders across operational, technical and executive levels

Fluent English (C1 level)

At MBDA, Business Managers play a key role in ensuring programme robustness and long-term performance. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include:

📌 Manager Business Planning (Madrid)
🏢 MBDA
📍 Madrid