Chief Technology Officer

QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Farnborough is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive technology and innovation strategy. The ideal candidate will have a background in leading teams within the defence or security sectors, with a focus on developing effective business cases and stakeholder management. Join to contribute to innovative projects and enjoy competitive benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams in a technical role.
• Experience in senior roles within defence or security sectors.
• Knowledge of commercial approaches to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technology and innovation strategy.
• Develop and implement innovation strategy.
• Manage relationships with customers and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation Strategy

Technology Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Advanced Business Management Qualification (e.g. MBA)

Job description

Role

Role: Chief Technology Officer

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: 18784

Overview

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as our Chief Technology Officer where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

The primary purpose of the Chief Technology Officer role is to lead and shape our technology and innovation strategy that will enable QinetiQ to continue to grow in a dynamic environment across a broad range of capabilities.

With a particular emphasis on leading and evolving our digital engineering capability, this role will be accountable for developing our technology and innovation strategy with our customers and external institutions to provide a tangible roadmap for delivery, ensuring we remain a differentiator in the market.

Key Accountabilities of the Chief Technology Officer

Accountable to the Chief Growth Officer and in support of delivering the company strategy:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Group technology, innovation and digital engineering capability strategy, partnering across the Growth function to inform capability development as part of the ISP and Strategic Workforce Planning process.
• Lead the development and implementation of the company innovation strategy implementing best-in-class process standards and driving improvements in quality and efficiency.
• Support the development of compelling investment / business cases up to Group CEO and CFO, driving technological innovation wherever possible.
• Relationship management and development with relevant individuals across strategic customers, partners, suppliers, academic institutions and research bodies focused predominantly within the UK Sectors markets, utilising US & Australia Sector relationships for strategic growth opportunities.
• Development of approved business cases; new offerings created and taken to market; appropriate spread of business cases across technology horizons and capabilities.
• Development of technical capabilities in line with company growth aspirations
• Business case development and support, including market analysis, design of value propositions, and go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications

Essential experience & qualifications for the Chief Technology Officer:

• Able to lead successful teams in a technical / technological / innovation oriented role in a multi-national organisation; driving company and team performance in the research, defence, aerospace, technology, information and / or security markets over multiple years.
• Proven experience of working and leading within a technology rich sector and industrial background
• Worked/working in senior roles within the Australian, UK or US defence or security sectors with strong evidence of understanding of innovative commercial approaches and influencing key external and internal stakeholders to drive sustained performance and growth.
• Experience of supporting sustainable capability development plans utilising external partners, academia and research institutes
• Degree qualified in a relevant field, e.g. science or engineering, with advanced business management qualification(s) desirable, e.g. MBA.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)