Director of Technical Excellence & Strategy

Thales; Reading; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Director of Technical Excellence to spearhead technical leadership and innovation. This role involves creating cross-business technical assurance systems, driving the UK Technology Strategy, and building strong technical communities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading multi-discipline engineering teams and a proven record in technical governance and systems assurance. This position offers a career-defining opportunity in a highly visible and strategic role within the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading engineering teams and developing technical strategies.
• Proven technical governance and safety-critical engineering expertise.
• Understanding of enterprise and solution architecture in multi-domain environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical leadership and innovation across Thales UK.
• Create systems for cross-business line technical assurance.
• Design and align the UK Technology Strategy with business needs.
• Sponsor cross-domain communities and drive knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership of multi-discipline engineering teams

Technical governance

Systems assurance

Deep understanding of solution architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Director of Technical Excellence to spearhead technical leadership and innovation. This role involves creating cross-business technical assurance systems, driving the UK Technology Strategy, and building strong technical communities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading multi-discipline engineering teams and a proven record in technical governance and systems assurance. This position offers a career-defining opportunity in a highly visible and strategic role within the organization.