VP, Aero, Space & Defence Europe — Remote Growth Leader

Element Materials Technology; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 238,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual holiday

Enhanced Sick Pay

Flexible Working

Cycle Scheme

Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Job summary

Element is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions. We seek a Vice President, Commercial Aero, Space & Defence Europe to drive growth, profitability and market share across Europe.

You will define and execute the commercial strategy, build executive relationships with customers and partners, and lead cross-functional teams with governance and performance metrics in a highly regulated aerospace, defence and space market.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in a VP-level role within Aero/Defence/Space.
• Executive-level commercial leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth, profitability and market expansion.
• Experience leading international teams and complex governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the BU commercial strategy across Europe to drive growth and market share.
• Build executive-level relationships with key customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities leveraging market insights.
• Ensure commercial governance, pricing, account development and performance measurement.
• Lead and develop high-performing cross-functional teams and drive organisational change.
• Partner with Operations to ensure seamless delivery and financial alignment.
• Drive data-led decision-making and investment prioritisation.
• Champion operational excellence and best-practice processes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Revenue growth

Customer development

Strategic thinking

International teams

Stakeholder mgmt

Decision making

Cross-functional

Communication

A&D experience

UK/Europe candidates welcome

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Element is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions. We seek a Vice President, Commercial Aero, Space & Defence Europe to drive growth, profitability and market share across Europe.

You will define and execute the commercial strategy, build executive relationships with customers and partners, and lead cross-functional teams with governance and performance metrics in a highly regulated aerospace, defence and space market.