Product Lead - Defence Operations Equipment Team

Negotiable Hertfordshire, England

Permanent

Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Product Lead for the Weapons Operations Equipment Team in Stevenage. This permanent position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Weapon Systems products, spearheading innovative proposals for architectural solutions across a diverse product range.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the definition and delivery of product strategies

Influence future project roadmaps, policies, and technical standards

Ensure compliance with wider Generic Missile/Systems Architecture (GMA/GSA) strategies

Ensure products remain cost effective, deliverable, and meet capability requirements of future customers

Lead and shape new proposals for architectural solutions to the point of acceptance by the Project and Delivery Team Influence programmes and future projects to adopt the product line approach to development

Collaborate with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally

Develop and maintain strong relationships with academia, SMEs, and potential suppliers

Job Requirements:

Experience in the design and development of electronics, preferably in the defence industry with knowledge of the product sector

Ability to understand technology and its potential uses Strategic thinker with strong influencing skills across peer groups and into senior management

Demonstrated experience of defining product strategies and roadmaps

Ability to shape new proposals for architectural solutions to acceptance

Clear and concise engineering documentation writing and presentation skills

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Benefits:

Company bonus:
Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension:
Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Flexible working:
Applicants looking for flexible working arrangements are welcome

Enhanced parental leave:
Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan:
Claim cashback on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for influencing the future of defence technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Stevenage.