Naval Business Line Leader

CAE; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global simulation and training solutions provider seeks a Leader of Global Naval Market Development. This role involves spearheading high-value opportunities in the naval sector, motivating teams, and ensuring solutions remain competitive. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and strong leadership capabilities. This full-time position is based in England and requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in business development or program management within the naval sector.
• Exceptional communicator able to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with decision-making agility in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture and shaping of complex high-value opportunities.
• Motivate and guide a high-performing virtual team.
• Define and execute a business plan against virtual P&L.
• Oversee development and alignment of solutions ensuring high PWIN.
• Lead funding mechanisms for emerging technology needs.

Job description

About This Role

Are you ready to shape the future of naval training innovation on a global scale As the Leader of Global Naval Market Development you will be at the forefront of strategic transformation driving multi-million dollar deals and leading cross-regional teams to deliver industry-defining solutions for naval forces worldwide.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive our Naval business line bridging the gap between advanced technical capabilities and evolving customer requirements.

You will lead a virtual cross-functional team to deliver industry-leading differentiated solutions that maintain our competitive edge in core and adjacent markets. Success will be measured against the virtual P&L performance of your business line.

You will leverage your experience in military naval operational readiness training and operations bringing a deep understanding of complex mission training environments and requirements for naval mission readiness. Partnership management with OEMs and key industry players is a must.

Join CAE and turn your strategic vision for next-generation naval training into reality!

What You’ll Do

• Lead Strategic Growth: Spearhead the capture and shaping of complex high-value opportunities in OEM and governmental environments leveraging your deep expertise in the naval sector and proven business acumen.
• Build and Inspire Teams: Motivate and guide a high-performing virtual team of professionals fostering collaboration and innovation across regions and disciplines.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Define and execute a business plan measured against a virtual P&L ensuring our solutions remain differentiated competitive and aligned with customer needs.
• Deliver Impactful Solutions: Oversee the development and alignment of solutions and B&P teams ensuring high PWIN across the pipeline and strategic operational intelligence.
• Champion Innovation: Lead funding mechanisms for emerging technology needs and identify opportunities for R&D investment that directly address evolving customer requirements.

Who You Are

• An individual with significant credibility in maritime warfighting capability generation with a senior military and corporate audience
• A visionary leader with at least 10 years experience in business development capture management sales proposal or program management within the naval sector.
• An exceptional communicator able to engage and influence stakeholders at every level employees customers and partners alike.
• A strategic thinker with the agility to make sound decisions in fast-moving competitive environments even under uncertainty.
• A mentor and motivator committed to developing expertise and creating opportunities for growth within your team.

Why This Role Matters

CAE is a global leader in simulation and training solutions for naval forces offering cutting-edge systems for everything from individual sailor skills to full-ship and multi-ship collective training. Our technology including the Naval Combat System Simulator (NCSS) and advanced training methodology empowers naval professionals to excel in disciplines such as anti-air anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare constabulary roles and assistance to civilian missions such as search and rescue.

As the Naval Business Line Leader you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of industry innovation driving strategic alignment and operational success across global markets.

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race nationality colour religion sex gender identity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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Key Skills

• Category Management
• Corporate Paralegal
• Access Control System
• Ftp
• Channel Sales
• IT System Administration

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1