Vice President Marine
Job Description
Location:
UK (Hybrid)Lead the Future of Marine Engineering & Defence InnovationExpleo is seeking an exceptional business leader to join our UK Executive Leadership Team as Vice President - Marine .Reporting to the UK Managing Director, you will have full accountability for the strategic direction, growth, profitability and operational performance of our Marine sector. You'll lead a high-performing engineering and technology business delivering services across some of the UK's most complex marine and defence programmes.
Built on established strengths in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, you'll accelerate growth across Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering, helping shape the future of maritime and defence delivery.
This is a rare opportunity to influence strategy, drive investment decisions, strengthen customer partnerships and develop future capabilities within one of the UK's most strategically important sectors. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, SC Clearance.
What You'll Be Responsible ForStrategic LeadershipDefine and deliver the Marine sector growth strategy and long-term business planContribute to Expleo UK's wider strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership TeamIdentify market opportunities, emerging technologies and growth areasDrive the evolution of the business towards higher-value engineering, digital and technology servicesCommercial & GrowthOwn revenue, profitability, order intake and overall business performanceHold full P&L accountabilityDevelop and strengthen executive-level customer relationshipsLead major pursuits, bids, framework opportunities and commercial negotiationsExpand Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering capabilitiesOperational & People LeadershipLead delivery performance across programmes and customer accountsDrive operational excellence, governance and continuous improvementBuild and develop a high-performing leadership teamShape workforce strategy, capability development and succession planningFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovationGovernance & RiskEnsure compliance with regulatory, contractual and governance requirementsMaintain effective risk management across the businessChampion integrity, safety and responsible leadershipAbout YouYou'll bring: Executive-level leadership experience as a VP, Business Unit Director, Sector Director or similarProven success leading engineering, technology, consulting or professional services businessesA strong track record of delivering growth, profitability and market expansionFull P&L ownership experienceExpertise in business development, strategic bids and customer engagementExperience driving organisational transformation and capability growthA background within Defence, Marine, Aerospace, Energy, Government or similarly regulated sectorsDesirable ExperienceMarine, Maritime, Naval or Defence leadership experienceKnowledge of Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Digital EngineeringExperience with digital transformation, autonomous systems or advanced technologiesExposure to acquisitions, partnerships or market expansion strategiesBoard-level, executive or government stakeholder engagementQualificationsDegree qualified in Engineering, Technology, Business or a related fieldPostgraduate or executive leadership qualifications desirableProfessional accreditations advantageousCurrent SC clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain SC clearanceWhy Join Expleo?
Executive Leadership Team positionStrategic ownership of a key growth sectorFull responsibility for growth, profitability and business performanceOpportunity to shape future capability investment and market directionWork with leading defence, marine and government organisationsDrive innovation across engineering, digital and technology services