VP, Marine Strategy, Growth & Digital Transformation

Expleo Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo is seeking a Vice President - Marine to lead the UK Marine sector with full accountability for strategy, commercial performance and operational leadership. You will report to the UK Managing Director and shape growth, profitability and market positioning across defence programmes.

Built on strengths in engineering, you will extend capabilities into software, cyber security and digital engineering while maintaining SC clearance as a condition of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Technology, or Business.
• Postgraduate leadership qualification desirable.
• Current SC clearance required or ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance as a condition of the role.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Marine sector three-year strategic roadmap, investment plan and business growth strategy for the Marine sector
• Contribute to the development of Expleo UK's wider strategic direction as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
• Identify emerging market opportunities, technology trends and future growth areas
• Shape the Marine business towards higher-value engineering, digital and technology-led services
• Evaluate strategic partnerships, market expansion opportunities and potential acquisition opportunities that strengthen Expleo's position
• Own revenue, profitability, order intake and long-term growth targets for the Marine business
• Hold full P&L accountability, balancing sustainable growth with operational performance and investment priorities
• Sponsor and strengthen key client relationships at executive level, ensuring Expleo is positioned as a trusted strategic partner across existing and future accounts
• Lead strategic customer discussions focused on long-term partnerships, growth opportunities and measurable business outcomes
• Track, manage and diversify the client portfolio, identifying opportunities to reduce dependency, broaden market reach and unlock new routes for sustainable growth
• Sponsor major pursuits, strategic bids, framework opportunities and commercial negotiations
• Drive the growth of Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering capabilities in response to evolving customer demand
• Ensure Expleo remains visible, relevant and influential across the Marine and Defence marketplace
• Provide executive sponsorship across current and future engineering disciplines, ensuring Expleo has the capability, investment focus and leadership required to meet evolving customer and market demand
• Promote modern engineering approaches including Digital Engineering, MBSE, Systems Integration and technology-enabled transformation
• Champion innovation across emerging capability areas including cyber resilience, autonomous systems, AI and advanced digital technologies
• Foster collaboration across engineering and technology disciplines to deliver integrated customer solutions
• Maintain accountability for delivery performance across all programmes, projects and customer contracts
• Ensure safe, effective and commercially successful delivery aligned with customer expectations
• Drive operational excellence, governance, quality, productivity and continuous improvement
• Ensure the organisation has the capability, capacity and leadership required to meet current and future demand
• Act as the senior escalation point for significant customer, business and delivery issues
• Lead and develop a substantial organisation comprising both permanent employees and contingent resources
• Build a high-performing leadership team capable of delivering sustainable growth and long-term success
• Shape workforce strategy, organizational design and succession planning activities
• Create an environment that attracts, develops and retains exceptional engineering and technology talent
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
• Champion employee engagement, inclusion, wellbeing and professional development
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, contractual and corporate governance requirements
• Maintain robust risk management and governance frameworks across the business
• Oversee commercial, operational and reputational risk management
• Champion a culture of integrity, accountability and safety

Skills

Growth strategy

Executive leadership

P&L ownership

Defence/marine sector

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/Technology/Business degree

Postgraduate leadership qualification

Executive leadership accreditation desirable

Job description

Expleo is seeking a Vice President - Marine to lead the UK Marine sector with full accountability for strategy, commercial performance and operational leadership. You will report to the UK Managing Director and shape growth, profitability and market positioning across defence programmes.

Built on strengths in engineering, you will extend capabilities into software, cyber security and digital engineering while maintaining SC clearance as a condition of the role.