Chief Technology Officer, National Security, Safety & Energy

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 54,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.
A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris.

The Role

This role will provide the strategic technology vision, technical leadership, innovation and growth for the National Security, Safety and Energy (NSSE) Industry in the UK&I. It spans the full solution lifecycle, from pre-sales and bid support to delivery, transformation and service operations and will be critical in delivering the Industry growth target.

What you’ll do within your Industry

  • Provide strategic technical leadership across the NSSE Industry, working closely with the Client Partners, Account CTO(s), Account Sales Executives,  Delivery Teams and Partners & Vendors
  • Develop NSSE Industry specific technology strategies and roadmaps in conjunction with your fellow industry leaders
  • Innovation - work with the Industry Head to create a compelling improved future position for the Industry, including the outcomes and investment required to achieve a shared ambition for Atos and our customers.
  • Help drive the growth within the Industry, across new and existing clients
  • Work closely with the Business Lines to leverage their joint capabilities to develop Industry specific solutions 
  • Act as formal sign-off for Industry specific deals, ensuring solutions deliver both business and technical excellence in line with client requirements and Atos standards
  • Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders to C-level and identify growth opportunities that drive long-term value
  • Drive innovation by maintaining awareness of technology trends, bringing fresh ideas into the business 
  • Foster collaboration, technical excellence and high-performance within the industry technical team. 
  • Mentor and develop junior staff, and actively participate in Industry Social Value initiatives
  • Demonstrate thought leadership as Atos and the industry move into the Agentic era
  • Collaborate with Partners, Suppliers and SMEs on growth and innovation

 What we’re looking for

  • A UK SC cleared individual (or one who can achieve SC)
  • Recent experience (within one year) with one or more clients within the Industry
  • Proven leadership in enterprise architecture and technology strategy, ideally across the existing and growth clients within the Industry
  • An individual who is not only proficient across all of the Business Lines but who can also demonstrate expertise in at least two of the following Business Lines; Data & AI, Cloud and Modern Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Digital Applications and Smart Platforms
  • Demonstrable ability to influence senior client and internal stakeholders (CxOs, Industry Heads, Business Line leaders)
  • Commercial awareness and financial acumen, including budget management, utilisation and aligning technology solutions with business value
  • Demonstrable experience in end-to-end client account delivery in areas such as Sales and New Business, Project Delivery / Churn, Service Delivery, innovation, road mapping and stakeholder management.

Benefits:

  • Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
  • Private medical cover
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
  • Flex benefits program

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

Atos is a recognized leader in its industry across Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Find out more on our CSR commitment. 

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