Head, Engineering Branch

Location: Laspezia

Experteer Overview As Head of the Engineering Branch at CMRE, you steer engineering strategy, governance, and delivery to advance maritime research and innovation for NATO. You lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee complex projects, and ensure safe, compliant, and timely outcomes aligned with the Centre’s mission and NATO policies. You will balance technical excellence with budget discipline and resource planning, while shaping modernization initiatives and transition of science to operations.

Retribuzione / Benefits Define and monitor the Branch’s strategic objectives, planning, and budget in collaboration with Head EITDProvide technical governance to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality project delivery

Identify and introduce new technologies to improve performance and value for money

Evaluate external and internal technical requirements for feasibility, resources, costs, and risks

Lead and develop the Branch’s engineering workforce and promote a service-oriented culture

Oversee scope, schedule, cost, and quality across engineering projects

Ensure operational capability across technical domains and appoint engineering coordinators

Support transition of scientific outputs to operational engineering and ensure compliance with NATO policies

Ensure safety, quality, asset management, and lifecycle control across activities

Plan maintenance and calibration of all Engineering Branch equipment

Advise on programme development and future growth opportunities

Contribute to modernization engineering activities and organizational staffing decisions

Perform additional duties as assigned by Head EITDResponsabilità5+ years of senior leadership in a technology domain (defence/maritime sensors/unmanned systems)
Proven leadership in evolving environments and change management

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex projects

Experience evaluating technical requirements from scientific projects (functional specs, feasibility studies, cost assessment)
Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline with 5 years’ relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ relevant experience

Fluent in one NATO language; knowledge of a second is desirable

Requisiti fondamentalisalary and allowancesannual leaveexpatriate package (where eligible) comprehensive insurancehome leave where eligibleprofessional development opportunities
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