Senior Technical Director and Digital Systems Architect

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom QinetiQ Full time

Role Overview



As a Technical Leader and Systems Integrator Digital Engineering Evaluation Capability, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and IT systems integration expertise to enable project success. Working in partnership with the Deputy Chief Engineer Digital, Project and Programme Management, you will have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the project's technical direction.



Key Responsibilities




  • Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Project and Programme engineering and technical teams, focusing on the overall IT systems solution.
  • Delegate tasks to suitable qualified personnel and act as a Technical Leader, delivering high-quality technical outputs.
  • Embed Systems Engineering methodologies in programme technical delivery and ensure consistency of technical processes, methods, and tools to meet project requirements.
  • Make key decisions on the selection and advice on technical solutions, particularly in respect to IT systems.
  • Manage customer requirements and system requirements, production, and the update of the Technical Delivery Plan and management of associated artefacts throughout the engineering project lifecycle.


Essential Experience and Qualifications




  • Extensive IT systems design, development, integration, and verification/validation experience.
  • Proven experience of strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to make decisions.
  • Experience of Cloud computing concepts and system engineering toolsets.
  • The ability to efficiently manage people, resources, and workflows.
  • A strong knowledge of engineering governance and the ability to articulate the technical scope of the project to stakeholders.
  • Degree-level qualifications or equivalent demonstrable experience.


Benefits




  • Adaptive and flexible working
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Employee discount portal
  • Holiday Trading
  • Support for the Armed Forces community
  • Payroll Giving and Volunteering


Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.



About QinetiQ



We are a global company that operates in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Our formula for success is our appetite for innovation and our courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. We offer a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey.



We believe that through effective teamwork and pulling together, we can achieve great things. Our diverse and inclusive workplace culture is built on the principles of respect, empathy, and trust. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of all our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to realise their full potential.



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