Overview
Leads the Engineering and Information Technology Division (EITD) and provides comprehensive technical support for the delivery of the CMRE Programme of Work, working in close coordination with other divisions to meet NATO maritime defence and security needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain close and effective working relationships with other CMRE divisions, providing overall technical governance.
- Define, implement and monitor the Division’s strategic objectives, annual and medium-term planning and budget.
- Provide leadership in the identification, assessment and introduction of new technologies and innovative solutions.
- Oversee the evaluation of technical requirements from sister Divisions and external customers.
- Lead and develop the Division’s engineering and IT workforce.
- Exercise overall supervision of engineering and IT projects delivered by the Division.
- Ensure the availability and balance of operational capabilities across all technical domains.
- Define and oversee the implementation of the CMRE IT strategy.
- Support the transition of scientific outputs into operational engineering, software and data-centric services.
- Ensure that all Division’s activities are conducted in compliance with CMRE safety rules, quality policies and applicable regulations.
- Act as the principal Engineering and IT advisor to the Directorate and other Divisions.
- Contribute to the overall management of the Centre as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Required Experience
- Proven track record of leading large-scale business transformations and navigating complex organizational change to establish service-centric operating models.
- Proven experience working in industry leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects deliveries.
- 10 years senior level experience in the technology domain or defence industry.
Qualifications
- A minimum requirement of a Master’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified university in engineering or a scientific related discipline.
- Master in Business Administration at a nationally recognised/certified university (desirable).
- PhD in maritime specific/applied technologies (desirable).
