Director of Critical National Infrastructure Centre of Excellence

Atos SE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital leader in the UK seeks a Director of Critical National Infrastructure Centre of Excellence to lead strategic initiatives across key industry sectors such as Energy and Utilities. The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of market dynamics. This role involves unifying diverse teams and driving innovative solutions to meet client needs in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in critical industry verticals such as Energy and Utilities
• Experience in delivery and as a Client Executive Partner
• Strong leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction of the Centre of Excellence
• Unite capabilities into one ecosystem for better service delivery
• Develop partnerships with industry stakeholders and clients

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Understanding of market trends

Experience in business growth

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Job description

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Director of Critical National Infrastructure Centre of Excellence

Publication Date: Aug 8, 2025

Ref. No: 535659

Location:

GB

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About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 78,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

The Director of Critical National Infrastructure Centre of Excellence (CNI CoE) is the key Atos senior leader responsible for the delivery of the core of our industry operating model in the UK&I Private Sector, focused primarily on 6 key industry verticals: Energy, Utilities, Transport, Logistics, Telecommunications, and Broadcast Media. The Director for CNI CoE remit sits across all key external stakeholders in the CoE, including Clients, Partners & Suppliers, and Industry bodies (incl. regulators and advisors). The mission of this role is to unite Atos’ capabilities, teams, and solutions into one industry-focused function that drives growth, proactively for Atos across these 6 sub-sectors for new and existing customers

Business-critical metrics

• Order entry growth
• Total Revenue growth
• Project Margin

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and strategic direction of the Centre of Excellence
• Unite all capabilities, skills, knowledge, and solutions into one ‘best athlete’ ecosystem
• Develop and manage partnerships with industry stakeholders and clients
• Drive innovation, collaboration, research, and market engagement initiatives
• Ensure alignment with government regulations and industry standards
• Ensure common engineering skills and domain expertise are tailored to industry-specific offerings and services for our clients
• Channel the wider Atos portfolio into relevant offerings meeting the specific challenges of the 6 sub-industries identified. Portfolio development
• Contribute to the development of new products and the generation of IP through the identification of customer and industry needs and trends
• Co-develop new Industry-specific solutions with customers, People Management
• Lead and functionally manage a dedicated CoE team covering (Operations, Innovation, Client Relationships, Regulatory Compliance, Program Delivery)
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships at the Executive level
• Ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively
• Identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling
• Understanding client business goals and developing & aligning strategies for growth
• Coordinating internal teams to deliver client solutions, thinking creatively to offer tailored solutions
• Working cross-functionally with marketing, product, and support teams

Requirements

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in critical industry verticals - Energy, Utilities, Transport, Logistics, Telecommunications, and Broadcast Media in the UK
• Understanding the market, competitors, and trends
• Understanding budgets, pricing models, and ROI.
• Experience in business growth and P&L management
• Experience in delivery and as a Client Executive Partner
• Strong leadership capabilities

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