ResponsibilitiesAs the Head of Technology – Defence Vertical for Europe, the successful candidate will be responsible for the technology strategy of the Defence sector, with a specific focus on enabling joint operational commands and supporting organizations. The role requires a seasoned technology and business leader with deep knowledge of the whole product and service value elements that drive mission success for allied military member states and profitable growth for HP. The leader will manage senior and executive-level relationships to enable client transformations utilizing HP’s technology solutions.Executive Thought Leadership / Business Development: Serves as a highly visible thought leader to raise the profile of HP’s technology portfolio and overall stature with the various military organizations and the Defence sector within the European Market; partners with Sales & Business Development to drive strategic pursuits and help win business opportunities; drives net new business growth and contract wins in year one.Strategic Partnerships: Partners with Sales & Business Development to manage the technical content of strategic partnerships and advance initiatives of strategic importance, including Global Alliances, channels, vendors, and other entities.Customer Insight: Orchestrates, unifies, and communicates deep expertise regarding client technical requirements, takes an outside‑in perspective, and translates HP technology capability to mission‑relevant outcomes for Defence sector customers.Technology Leadership: Directs an indirect team responsible for driving technology leadership related to creating an advanced solutions portfolio tailored to the defence mission set of member states (e.g., Edge IT workflows, hardened endpoints, secure supply chains, digital experience platform capabilities, and mobility solutions); aligns stakeholders across Sales, Marketing/Communications, Government Affairs, Category, and Global Business Units; drives consolidated end‑to‑end business planning and strategy; provides direction and guidance for technology solution process improvements and policy development.Compliance: Supports design, development, and implementation of technology solutions fully compliant with statutes, policies, and regulations, including security, data sovereignty, procurement, and contract‑specific requirements; ensures adherence to HP’s legal, ethical, and business conduct policies.Provides flexible, results‑oriented leadership to achieve outcomes quickly and efficiently while balancing business performance.Provides sector‑specific mentoring and guidance to senior market leaders.Successfully operates in complex disciplines to drive business outcomes.Qualifications/Key Capabilities DesiredDeep understanding of and technical expertise in:Defence IT infrastructure and secure hardwareCybersecurity and information assurance in military contextsSecure networking, cloud, and hybrid architecturesCommand, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR)Familiarity with European theatre interoperability standards, secure communications protocols, and defence procurement frameworks.Experience managing a complex technology portfolio and product generation processes.Exposure to European military acquisition regulations and procurement concepts.Seen as a highly credible, accessible thought leader who is regularly sought as a key advisor both internally and externally.Ability to obtain or already holding a relevant security clearance level for client engagements.Experience leading geographically and functionally diverse teams with exceptional employee engagement and satisfaction scores.Results‑driven, self‑starter, independent leader willing to take risks and make decisions.Excellent conflict resolution skills.Excellent communication planning and execution to various stakeholder levels, up through CxO.Excellent presentation design and delivery skills.Excellent teamwork building skills: able to achieve results through influence.Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred; educational background in a technical or business field preferred.Ten plus years minimum related experience preferred, showing a progression of relevant experience in both technology and business leadership.Preferred location for this role is Brussels, but candidates with a strong background from other Western European countries will be considered.
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