Head of Product & Programs
Core
Lead the development and delivery of complex mechatronic and automated defence products, acting as the voice of the customer to translate operational requirements into product roadmaps.
Role type
Senior Product & Program Leader (Defence Technology)
Builds
Advanced mechatronic and automated systems for defence applications
Domain
Defence Technology, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation
Required skills
Complex engineering program leadership, Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation expertise, Customer engagement and requirements translation, Multidisciplinary team management, Technical architecture guidance, Strategic growth and commercialisation, Root cause analysis, Stakeholder relationship management
Preferred skills
Business development and bid support, Product Owner/Program Manager experience, Exposure to advanced manufacturing
Technologies
Robotics, Automation, Autonomous systems, Advanced manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead development and delivery of complex mechatronic and automated defence products; Act as the voice of the customer translating operational requirements into product roadmaps; Work directly with Defence customers to drive product-market fit; Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams; Provide technical leadership in robotics and automation; Drive continuous improvement in product development processes; Support strategic growth initiatives including business development and partnerships; Influence product strategy and technology investment decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope