Vice President Marine

Overview

At Expleo, we're looking for an exceptional leader to join our UK Executive Leadership Team as Vice President - Marine, with full accountability for the strategic direction, commercial performance and operational leadership of our Marine sector.

Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, you will own growth strategy, profitability, customer portfolio, capabilitydevelopmentand long-term market positioning across some of the UK's most complex marine and defence programmes.

Built on established strengths in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, the role will accelerate growth across Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering, shaping the future of maritime and defence delivery.

This is a role for an entrepreneurial business leader who combines strategic vision, commercial acumen, customerinfluenceand operational excellence with a passion for engineering and technology-led transformation.

You will have the autonomy and executive sponsorship to shape strategy, influence investment decisions, build future capabilities and directly impact

Expleo'sgrowth within one of the UK's most strategically important sectors.

Given the nature of the programmes supported, candidates must hold current SC clearance or be able to obtain andmaintainSC clearance as a condition of the role.

What'sin It for You?

• Join Expleo's UK Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future direction of the business
• Lead one of Expleo UK's most strategically important and high-growth sectors
• Full ownership of strategy, growth, profitability and operational performance
• Influence investment decisions, capability expansion and long-term business planning
• Build and strengthen relationships with senior leaders across defence, government and industry
• Drive the growth of advanced engineering, digital and technology-led services
• Lead a substantial and highly skilled engineering and technology workforce
• Play a key role in Expleo's continued growth within the defence and maritime sectors

• Strategic Business Leadership
  • Define and lead the three-year strategic roadmap, investment plan and business growth strategy for the Marine sector
  • Contribute to the development of Expleo UK's wider strategic direction as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Identify emerging market opportunities, technologytrendsand future growth areas
  • Shape the Marine business towards higher-value engineering, digital and technology-led services
  • Evaluate strategic partnerships, market expansion opportunities and potential acquisition opportunities that strengthen Expleo's position
• Commercial & Growth Leadership
  • Own revenue, profitability, order intake and long-term growth targets for the Marine business
  • Hold full P&L accountability, balancing sustainable growth with operational performance and investment priorities
  • Sponsor and strengthen key client relationships at executive level, ensuring Expleo is positioned as a trusted strategic partner across existing and future accounts
  • Lead strategic customer discussions focused on long-term partnerships, growth opportunities andmeasurablebusiness outcomes
  • Track, manage and diversify the client portfolio, identifying opportunities to reduce dependency, broaden market reach and unlock new routes for sustainable growth
  • Sponsor major pursuits, strategic bids, frame work opportunities and commercial negotiations
  • Drive the growth of Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering capabilities in response to evolving customer demand
  • Ensure Expleo remains visible,relevant and influential across the Marine and Defence marketplace
• Engineering & Technology Leadership
  • Provide executive sponsorship across current and future engineering disciplines, ensuring Expleo has…