Client Director, Defence Strategy

Company DescriptionFind out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.Job DescriptionNational Security & Public Safety (Public Sector)Location: UK (frequent on site engagement required)Clearance: Existing clearance advantageous. Must be willing and eligible to obtain DVRole MissionTo lead the UK Defence go to market across three strategic horizons, shaping Ministry of Defence aligned transformation with MOD and the wider defence ecosystem. Focus on driving sector growth, and aligning our platform to the needs of defence's evolving strategies across NADG, CSOC, operational commands, and mission landscape.As the Director, Defence Strategy & Growth, you will be the strategic and external face of our UK defence business working closely with the Head of National Security & Public Safety. You will define and execute our long-range defence strategy, lead cross functional teams across public sector sales, solution specialists, marketing, Inspire Value, enterprise architecture, partners and public affairs, while creating a coherent GTM motion aligned to MOD structures, missions, and priorities.This is a highly strategic, externally visible role requiring deep defence acumen, commercial leadership, ecosystem influence, and the ability to lead without direct line management responsibilities. You will work closely with existing Client Director, sales teams, solution consultants and strategic customer support to ensure all defence activity aligns to the three horizon strategy, key themes, and mission outcomes.What You Will DoLead the development and execution of a three-horizon defence strategy, aligning to MOD missions, organisational structures such as MSHQ, NADG, CSOC, TLB's and future capability needsDefine clear target activities, accounts, programmes and themes that guide all defence pursuitsTranslate MOD policy, emerging threats, procurement changes and mission shifts into actionable GTM prioritiesOwn the defence GTM strategy, from horizon planning to tactical executionLead the defence ecosystem strategy, prioritising primes, integrators, niche SMEs and partnersShape and govern coverage models, account focus, and qualification standards across the sectorInfluence multi year commercial planning, pricing, and major pursuit decisionsLead teams across, sales, solutions, marketing, partners, customer success, and public affairsBe accountable for the overall defence growth number, influencing deal strategy and shaping major pursuitsDrive pipeline quality, forecasting accuracy, and alignment to strategic themes and missionsInfluence deal structuring and commercial strategies for priority opportunitiesEnsure all defence opportunities map back to the three horizon plan and mission led outcomesLead the creation of defence specific value propositions, messaging, and mission aligned use casesDevelop industry led content, white papers, playbooks and thought leadershipWork with marketing and Inspire Value to run targeted defence campaigns and solution narrativesQualificationsSignificant experience within the defence industry ecosystem such as primes, integrators, specialist defence consultancies or commercial defence organisationsStrong background in enterprise technology GTM, ideally with platforms, cloud, workflow, cyber, or digital transformation offeringsStrategy or consulting experience for defence or national security programmesDeep understanding of MOD structures, missions, authorities, and decision-making processesExperience working with the defence partner ecosystem including primes and integratorsProven ability to lead cross functional teams without direct authorityExperience shaping long term strategies aligned to complex mission environmentsAdditional InformationWork PersonasWe approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. 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