Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role with UK defence sector organizations is mandatory.
Minimum 3 years of demonstrable success delivering bespoke software projects from scratch, using agile methodology for external customers.
Proven experience is staffing, allocating and pricing the needed manpower for SW development scrum teams that can deliver large scale projects for the defence sector in the UK.
Strong managerial skills, both direct and indirect.
Experience in leading strategic customer relations, both with technical software teams and senior leadership in the defence sector.
Strong commercial awareness and experience in managing finances, reporting on costs and overall monitoring budget plans of £5M or more.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly flexible (including a willingness to work away from home base).