Capability Manager – Electronic Optics

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Description:

We are looking for technical leadership to the business in the area of Electro Optic systems. Working within the Advanced Targeting Capability team, you will be responsible for developing Advanced Targeting's product strategy, matching products and technologies with customer needs, defining the future product roadmaps, managing the company investment into related products and technologies, and providing technical support to business winning and industrial partnering activities.

A key part of the role is to liaise and collaborate with a variety of technical and non-technical people within the organisation to assimilate and disseminate information, manage relationships and align a team with the strategic intent, most notably Engineering, Sales and Project Management colleagues. External stakeholder management within complex environments is also fundamental in building the relationships to aid with the delivery of business opportunities and growth. This may involve solution development and/or workshare discussions with external partners, supporting technical meetings, delivering presentations at conferences / workshops, business winning negotiations, etc.

The role is based in Crewe Toll, Edinburgh, however Leonardo operates a Custom Working environment which provides considerable flexibility in how and where employees work. Occasional UK and international travel is likely to be required.

What you'll do as a Capability Manager

Definition of the product strategy for the Advanced Targeting Electro Optic Sensor product lines Develop the roadmaps, product plans and business cases for current and future Electro Optic products Define and manage the Company investment plans for EO products & services Work as part of a team shaping business and technical relationships with key International Partners Work with the Electro Optic Chief Technologist to ensure the Applied Research programme provides the technology to underpin the product strategy in the required timescales Contribute to business development activities as a key member of the team, leading in the creation of the technical solution during bid preparation and customer engagement Support the Sales organisation in assessing markets, the competitive landscape, future key customers and securing new business through technical intimacy with customers Provide specialist technical advice on Electro Optic products and technologies Chairing Solution Reviews to ensure the customer value proposition is optimised and the solution is consistent with Leonardo product strategy Collaborate across the organisation to facilitate and support cross-organisation business opportunities

What we need from you

Degree educated, or equivalent, with career experience in the defence industry and a track record of building effective relationships with customers and partners. A strong background in EO system design and/or operation is highly desirable, as is a background in product development or product management. Equally important is the ability to provide leadership and strategic vision for the EO product lines of the future and having a passion for working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop the best solutions possible.

The following attributes are desirable:

Successful track record delivering technical leadership and strategic vision A keen business acumen, able to identify and develop business opportunities Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills An eye for detail but able to see the big picture Experience of working with Customers within the Defence sector Experience in Business Development activities Excellent problem solving skills and initiative with the ability to think laterally

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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