Air Chief Technologist (Chief Technology Officer)

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Job Title: Air Chief Technologist (Chief Technology Officer)

Location: Warton or near any Air site (UK wide), we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £90,000 + depending on skills and experience

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to shape the future of technology in the Air sector. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead ground-breaking initiatives, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

As Chief Technologist for the Air Sector you will have the ability to influence Air's technological future for many years to come. You will lead the direction on new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and assure sustainable solutions (like Net zero), bringing in technologies from other sectors along the way.

You will be leading the way in technology in the air sector, influencing the future, establishing the industry standard, spotting possibilities, setting strategies, and sharing visions in a range of venues. In other words, you will be the voice of technology.

What you'll be doing:

• Fostering Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders far and wide to gather diverse perspectives on future possibilities. Share insights with your network of technologists to refine plans, foster partnerships, and ultimately bring cutting-edge technologies to life in our products
• Driving Innovation: Champion your vision with internal and external communities, guiding the direction of technological advancements to meet the needs of our business. Collaborate with academia, partners, and funding bodies to drive the delivery of technologies, ensuring risks and opportunities are carefully considered
• Leading Teams: Oversee a multidisciplinary team, nurturing their growth and ensuring they reach their full potential. Continuously develop the team to encompass diverse viewpoints that fuel creativity
• Shaping Future Opportunities: Help shape the future landscape by influencing national approaches and contributing to government and major stakeholders' discussions. Ensure the right focus and support are applied to achieve our goals

Your skills and experiences:

• Exceptional Communicator: Build strong connections both internally and externally, spanning various levels, sectors, and public bodies
• Innovative Thinker: Identify and incorporate new ways of working and approaches into business practices
• Strategic Leader: Generate original and creative solutions by analysing data from multiple sources and synthesising emerging trends across various areas
• Effective Manager: Lead diverse teams within a matrix organization, from influencers to detail-oriented experts, entrepreneurs to deliverers
• Technological Savvy: Possess a deep understanding of how technology influences the company's future growth and strategy
• Influential Leader: Command influence within the company's internal technology community, external technical research, and development, and among public body stakeholders
• Market Awareness: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the market segment and competitors' product and technological advancements

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The team:

As the Chief Technologist for the Air Sector, you'll be at the helm of steering the strategic technology roadmap that underpins our Air Sector Business Strategy. Your role will involve leading the development and management of talent pipelines for technology, while also overseeing the global technology governance system within the Air Sector. This encompasses everything from tech acquisition and technologist appointments to ensuring adherence to SQEP criteria.

In addition to these responsibilities, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating university collaborations, shaping research directions, and fostering early-stage technology explorations. Based in the UK, this role offers flexible hours, providing you with the autonomy and flexibility to thrive in your professional journey.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 28th March 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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