Smiths Group plc.

A leading engineering solutions provider is looking for a Data Governance Lead to ensure high-quality, compliant data across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a degree and strong experience in data governance frameworks and quality management. Responsibilities include developing policies, collaborating with stakeholders, and monitoring compliance with regulations. This role offers an opportunity to influence data-driven innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state of the art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Description As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of embedded software solutions within our product portfolio. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, team leads and managers, gaining exposure to real time systems, hardware software integration, and modern development practices. This role is designed to support your growth into a fully autonomous engineer through hands on experience, mentorship and structured development and would suit aspiring software engineers with up to 2 years experience. Duties: Assist in the design, implementation, and debugging of embedded software components using C/C++ within RTOS & Linux environment. Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand system requirements and constraints. Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure software quality Maintain and update existing codebases under supervision. Document software designs, test results, and technical decisions clearly and concisely. Learn and apply software development processes, including version control, issue tracking, and CI/CD pipelines. Engage in sprint planning, stand ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile development team. Seek feedback and actively participate in technical discussions and learning opportunities. Please note, we are unable to consider one who requires sponsorship now or in the future. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Software / Systems programming (or up to 2 years of equivalent practical experience). Familiarity with C/C++ programming and basic understanding of embedded systems. Exposure to microcontrollers, peripherals, debugging tools & equipment (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers). Understanding of software development lifecycle and version control systems (e.g., Git). Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn from feedback. Competent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concise Must be able to obtain BPSS clearance on joining and capable of obtaining SC security clearance. Regular on site presence at our Hemel Hempstead site will be expected due to the need for close interaction with target hardware. Internship or academic project experience involving embedded software. Exposure to RTOS concepts and / or real time constraints. Basic knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART). Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation or tooling. Additional Information Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )

Location: United Kingdom Ref: REF206J Job Function: Product Management Company Description Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Description The Digital Product Manager - Cyber Security is a senior position in the business and the respective Industry verticals. This is a global key role in the Aviation, Ports & Borders, Urban Security & Defense industry sectors functions. The role will report into the Global Director Digital Portfolio Director and is responsible for one or more of the company's digital product offerings, in this instance, Cyber Security. This role is about developing cybersecurity roadmap of all our products, not about the lifecycle of our Digital products, establishing the right supply chain behaviours when it comes to components that contain software and need regular updating. This would require chasing different parts of the organization to provide those parts and then define the proper 3rd party assessment and requirements we would like to see in our suppliers in line with the cyber laws (NIST, ISO 27001 etc) The primary mission of theDigital Product Manager - Cyber Security is to manage the life cycle (aligned to the PLP) of their digital products in order to generate maximum repeatable income, increase market share, increase profit, ensure return on investment and improve customer satisfaction/experience while responding and aligning to the Division and Group's overall portfolio strategy. The role's workstreams/packages are validated by the Industry Director and their responsibility goes beyond the industry or site where they are located, to apply globally and across all industries within the division. Duties & Responsibilities: Manage the resources necessary to deliver the Product/s that they are accountable for efficiently and effectively between the relevant site (Centre of Excellence (CoE / manufacturing facility) and the Regions, Markets, contract/client, affiliates and partners where applicable. For their allocated portfolio own, create and be responsible for the outward-looking Market Requirements Documents (MRD) and the inward-looking Product Requirements Documents (PRD). Design, implement and drive cross functional activity to ensure the PRD meets the market demand and is fit for purpose aligned to the Product roadmap and business strategy. Develop, release, and manage plans necessary to deliver the Product/s project / program that they are accountable for efficiently and effectively between the site (CoE / manufacturing facility) and the Regions, Markets, contract/client, affiliates and partners where applicable to ensure acceptable customer deliveries and business financial objectives are fit for purpose. Manage the relevant PLP Gate process and associated milestones for their Product range in a timely and proactive manner. Act as a liaison between Technology, Sales, Programs, Marketing and Service to assist in the creation of product technical specifications. Provide input from all departments to the R&D design team/s, coordinate design review meetings such that New Product Introductions (NPI) meet sales and business objectives. Support Central, Regional and Market Sales and Pursuit team personnel in key situations for Bids & Proposals, providing the technical support and Product Compliance input when necessary. Through periodic review maintain relevant technical content of sales support and sales/distributor training materials. Prioritize proposed enhancements to their Product range and calculate the cost/benefit inputs to the return on investment discussion based upon the customer's strategy aligned to the MRD and PRD. Drive Cost of Ownership (CoO) initiatives and VAVE activity throughout the business pertinent to their product line to maximize contribution margin while increasing market share. Drive accountability toward achieving schedule, revenue and contribution margin commitments. Analyse market information to develop and enhance product sales plans, including market segmentation, targeting and positioning. Analyse Product (Functional, performance and Technology) Related customer complaints and lead action teams to resolve. Lead individual projects for new product development and product rationalization initiatives in line with PLP milestone requirements. Implement product launches, sales support and product promotions in line with PLP milestone requirement. Identify and communicate voice of the customer (VOC) and critical customer requirements to the business build relationships with key decision makers within customers / regulators Deliver Product and/or Solution specific proposals, presentations, concepts and solutions to identified decision makers (internal and external). Work with Government Relations to leverage the governmental processes aligned to MRD and PRD.Interface with Production and Sales team for effective sales forecasts for their product line. Work independently or with Industry segment managers to analyse competitors' strengths, weaknesses and pricing to ensure optimized price setting and ad-hoc opportunities for accreting margin Conduct annual pricing reviews of all products and spare parts within area of responsibility. Formulate service concept in close alliance with service commercial team and aligned to the PLP Process. Accountable for ensuring platforming principles are applied across the full product range aligned with the rest of the Division. Qualifications Excellent communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written) in addition to any local language spoken at the place of work. Currently working on Cyber Security related projects (NIST, ISO 27001) The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve / drive effective results which drive the business forward. Collaboration and Influencing with a Global mindset, cultural awareness. Proven matrix and stakeholder management skills/experience working virtually in diverse teams. Overall, exceptional programme, project and time management skills - highly organised and detailed orientated The ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information. The understanding and recognition of the organisation's commercial environment and positioning themselves, their role and their actions in order to support the organisation's commercial success. The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others. The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally, understanding their customers' needs. Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment. Ability to interact and produce results, to influence and lead cross functional teams in a matrix environment and to motivate teams without hierarchical link with functional responsibilities. Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment. Additional Information We offer Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial andlifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )

A global leader in security solutions in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to assist in developing and maintaining embedded software solutions. This role involves collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure quality software and gaining hands-on experience. Ideal for aspiring engineers with up to 2 years of experience, it offers excellent training and opportunities for career advancement.

Location: United Kingdom Ref: REF3823J Job Function: General Business Company Description Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries. This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths. The Data Governance Lead will be pivotal to the success of Programme Advance, the HCM and Payroll transformation initiative-by ensuring that the foundation of all transformation activities is built on high-quality, trusted, and compliant data. This role will drive the development and implementation of policies, standards, and processes that support seamless data integration, master data management, and regulatory compliance. Through proactive stewardship and continuous improvement, the Data Governance Lead will help mitigate risks, address data related pain points, and foster a culture of data driven innovation. You will lead the establishment, management, and continuous improvement of the company's data governance framework. Support senior management in developing and executing the organization's strategic plan for data quality, compliance, and stewardship. Oversee the development and enforcement of data policies, standards, and processes to ensure the integrity, security, and effective use of data across Smiths Group and its divisions. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure high-quality, trusted data across the organization. Establish and govern master/reference data, data quality management, data cataloguing, data lineage, and traceability as foundational pillars for all business units. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models. Lead initiatives to improve data quality, resolve data issues, and drive adoption of data governance best practices. Oversee compliance with legal, regulatory (GDPR), and company requirements for data privacy, security, and usage. Facilitate the creation and maintenance of business glossaries, data dictionaries, and metadata management tools. Provide guidance and training to data stewards, business users, and technical teams on data governance principles and practices. Monitor and report on data governance metrics, including data quality KPIs, policy adherence, and remediation progress. Support the integration of data governance into project delivery, change management, and business as usual (BAU) activities. Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex data governance queries and issues. Foster a culture of data stewardship and continuous improvement across the organization. Develop and design approval processes using workflows for master data. Define data quality metrics and drive continuous system and data improvement. Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK), data management principles, and industry best practices. Strong experience with data quality management, data cataloguing, metadata management, and data lineage tools. Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and compliance requirements. Proficiency in data management platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Databricks) and BI tools (e.g., PowerBI). Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills. Experience working with both onshore and offshore teams. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization. Experience in developing and delivering training and documentation for data governance initiatives. Passion for data, technology, and continuous improvement. Additional Information Diversity & Inclusion: We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc ).

Consolidation and Financial Systems Specialist Location: United Kingdom Ref: REF3361R Job Function: Finance Company Description Smiths Detection , part of Smiths Group , is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. Our expertise is spread across 5 R&D centers, 21 Global Offices and 7 Manufacturing Sites with 3000 Brilliant minds globally contributing for over 40 years at the frontline which enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect our society from any threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place - Job Description We are open to this role being based at either HQ Hemel Hempstead or London Blackfriars The individual will be part of the Business Solution team for the Division, in particular, the process owner and SME for the Division's consolidation system (Onyx). They will ensure the process is suitable and continuously look for ways to improve and make it more efficient for monthly submission and consolidation. They will be the functional lead to steer and support to our local teams during submission (and other times) when required. The individual will work closely with the Head of Business Solutions, the Divisional Financial Controller, the global finance team, and IT support teams. Process Ownership and Governance Process Driver: Define the financial reporting consolidation mechanism, how the process and it provides the global deliverables, where the value lies for our internal customers, and hence what good should/could look like. Business Engagement: Engaging key stakeholders who are responsible for, and are customers of the process today to understand pain points, areas of improvement etc. Documentation and Standards: responsible for creation and maintenance of Process documentation, policies, controls, desktop procedures. Governance: Put in place the right measures, metrics and review forums to manage the ongoing performance of the process. Create processes and controls to manage change requests. Manage and resolve divergences to standard process. Design and Improvements Identifying source systems for manual data enhancements and improving mapping to eliminate the need for manual intervention in monthly and half yearly reporting including supplementary analysis. Design and manage functional dimensions and maximise opportunity for appropriate granularity that is fully utilised and consistent across entities to harmonise reporting and all new accounts are properly populated (e.g. split of other payables/receivables, bonus analysis, full suite of KPIs), with any further enhancements, or developments identified. Designing and implementing the strategic plan process into Onyx to improve quality of longer-term business plans and enabling scenario and what-if sensitivities. Continuously identifying and implementing improvement opportunities to enhance Onyx and make process more efficient and easier for our entities. (e.g. speeding up consolidation time, rebuilding forms to make more user friendly) Evaluation of all changes, including verification that there is no undesirable financial impact on the reporting, and the financial integrity of the consolidation system remains intact Ensuring budgeting, forecasting and actual reporting is embedded across all entities, (using full benefit of approval and version control within Onyx) and ensuring maximum use of functionality available where applicable, including trend and driver-based planning, target setting and what-if analysis. Reviewing the current reporting of KPIs in Onyx and analysis performed, with a view to identifying improvements and updating based on definition changes Over month end close Being the SME for all Onyx related issues Providing functional support to all entities across the Division over the month end period. Supporting and resolving validation issues during the submission process, meaning entities submit monthly results in a timely manner Outside of month end close Being the SME for all Onyx issues and providing functional support to all entities across the Division. Including, but not limited to, answering questions on mapping updates, and analysis of data issues to determine if a process fix, data fix, or process re run is required. Validating BAU requests to ensure they align with strategic plan for Onyx reporting and are the best way of achieving the BAU goal Ensuring that BAU changes are requested in full format and set up properly, meaning that new accounts, functions, and hierarchy changes are maintained and mapped correctly in Onyx. Ensuring testing is adequately performed after any change to Onyx has been made. Managing improvements and changes to Onyx so that their implementation is successful, and they don't cause undesirable impacts elsewhere Provide support for other ad hoc requests and projects as identified Qualifications Education: Qualified Accountant with a Professional Financial Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) Educated to degree level or equivalent Experience: Strong group consolidation experience, deep systems expertise (ideally Onyx or similar), and the technical and analytical mindset to own and continuously improve the divisional financial reporting system Expert in financial reporting and consolidation systems, experienced in managing the consolidation of multiple entities (Oracle Hyperion EPM highly desirable) Strong financial understanding, including accounting requirements and comfortable navigating between primary statements, back up schedules and double entries with experience to explain to understand and explain direct and indirect transaction flows Experience of designing and implementing process change Knowledge/Skills/Other attributes: Excellent communication skills and conversing fluently in English both written and verbally, and ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders. The ability and motivation to solve unique and complex problems. Logical and critical thinking skills to appraise solutions and ensure they are fit for purpose Ability to think clearly, be organized and execute effectively. Systems accountant mindset and ability to understand how a system is designed and structured so that data is picked up reported correctly Confidence in challenging senior partners and, holding partners accountable for action plan delivery. Influencing and leadership skills: grounded experience of building, developing, and sustaining relationships with key partners at all levels. Structured and logical problem solver; ability to communicate effectively at all levels, written and verbal. Self-starter who possesses the ability and drive to operate independently; high energy level, intellectual curiosity, and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in adynamic and changing environment. Team player with ambition and self-motivation, with the ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others, and to coach people in a matrix organisation Planning and Decision Making: Identifying and leading improvement designs to implementation Ensuring proposed changes to system are fit for purpose Strong organisational skills, able to cope with different tasks and deadlines at the same time. Responsibility for planning own work, within given priorities and procedures, and meet deadlines. The individual will need to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and should be confident in communicating to a wide range of stakeholders with varying seniority. Impact and Scope: Driving the success of the consolidation system used within the Division Key in achieving the continuous improvement and process efficiencies. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ( ) We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. . click apply for full job details

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. Job Description If you are Interested, please apply via the Link above through their website As an apprentice you will be involved in supporting our business transformation team by working with data-driven decision-making by assisting in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of critical data. This Level 4 Apprenticeship is designed to provide hands on experience in data analytics and you will contribute to key projects and initiatives across our business. You will be rotated through our various information domains: quality and engineering, manufacturing performance, market performance and sales and delivery performance. This will give you the knowledge to understand how critical data is in our decision making to drive our business forwards. Responsibilities Use tools such as SharePoint, Power BI and Databricks (SQL, Python) to perform basic data analysis. Create visualisations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively. Support the development of regular and ad hoc reports for business. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand data requirements and business challenges. Participate in meetings and workshops to gather feedback and refine analytical outputs. Communicate findings in a clear and accessible manner to non technical audiences. Manage key projects from conception through to completion. Ensuring key milestones are hit and project delivers objectives on time and within cost. Qualifications Have a keen interest in data analysis and a desire to learn. Committed to learning and working at the same time. Advanced MS Office skills. Decision making ability and good influencing / team working skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Time management and organisational skills. Driving licence and own vehicle (due to location of the office). Entry requirements Standard entry OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role) Plus 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar) Additional Information With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Network, and Neurodiversity. Across our company, we recognise excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Description The Digital Product Manager Role is a senior position in the business and the respective Industry verticals. This is a global key role in the Aviation, Ports & Borders, Urban Security & Defense industry sectors functions. The role will report into the Global Director Digital Portfolio Director and is responsible for one or more of the company's digital product offerings, in this instance, Cyber Security. The primary mission of the Digital Product Manager is to manage the life cycle (aligned to the PLP) of their digital products in order to generate maximum repeatable income, increase market share, increase profit, ensure return on investment and improve customer satisfaction/experience while responding and aligning to the Division and Group's overall portfolio strategy. The role's workstreams/packages are validated by the Industry Director and their responsibility goes beyond the industry or site where they are located, to apply globally and across all industries within the division. Duties & Responsibilities: Manage the resources necessary to deliver the Product/s that they are accountable for efficiently and effectively between the relevant site (Centre of Excellence (CoE / manufacturing facility) and the Regions, Markets, contract/client, affiliates and partners where applicable. For their allocated portfolio own, create and be responsible for the outward-looking Market Requirements Documents (MRD) and the inward-looking Product Requirements Documents (PRD). Design, implement and drive cross functional activity to ensure the PRD meets the market demand and is fit for purpose aligned to the Product roadmap and business strategy. Develop, release, and manage plans necessary to deliver the Product/s project / program that they are accountable for efficiently and effectively between the site (CoE / manufacturing facility) and the Regions, Markets, contract/client, affiliates and partners where applicable to ensure acceptable customer deliveries and business financial objectives are fit for purpose. Manage the relevant PLP Gate process and associated milestones for their Product range in a timely and proactive manner. Act as a liaison between Technology, Sales, Programs, Marketing and Service to assist in the creation of product technical specifications. Provide input from all departments to the R&D design team/s, coordinate design review meetings such that New Product Introductions (NPI) meet sales and business objectives. Support Central, Regional and Market Sales and Pursuit team personnel in key situations for Bids & Proposals, providing the technical support and Product Compliance input when necessary. Through periodic review maintain relevant technical content of sales support and sales/distributor training materials. Prioritize proposed enhancements to their Product range and calculate the cost/benefit inputs to the return on investment discussion based upon the customer's strategy aligned to the MRD and PRD. Drive Cost of Ownership (CoO) initiatives and VAVE activity throughout the business pertinent to their product line to maximize contribution margin while increasing market share. Drive accountability toward achieving schedule, revenue and contribution margin commitments. Analyse market information to develop and enhance product sales plans, including market segmentation, targeting and positioning. Analyse Product (Functional, performance and Technology) Related customer complaints and lead action teams to resolve. Lead individual projects for new product development and product rationalization initiatives in line with PLP milestone requirements. Implement product launches, sales support and product promotions in line with PLP milestone requirement. Identify and communicate voice of the customer (VOC) and critical customer requirements to the business build relationships with key decision makers within customers / regulators Deliver Product and/or Solution specific proposals, presentations, concepts and solutions to identified decision makers (internal and external). Work with Government Relations to leverage the governmental processes aligned to MRD and PRD.Interface with Production and Sales team for effective sales forecasts for their product line. Work independently or with Industry segment managers to analyse competitors' strengths, weaknesses and pricing to ensure optimized price setting and ad-hoc opportunities for accreting margin Conduct annual pricing reviews of all products and spare parts within area of responsibility. Formulate service concept in close alliance with service commercial team and aligned to the PLP Process. Accountable for ensuring platforming principles are applied across the full product range aligned with the rest of the Division. Qualifications Excellent communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written) in addition to any local language spoken at the place of work. Currently working on Cyber Security related projects. The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve / drive effective results which drive the business forward. Collaboration and Influencing with a Global mindset, cultural awareness. Proven matrix and stakeholder management skills/experience working virtually in diverse teams. Overall, exceptional programme, project and time management skills - highly organised and detailed orientated The ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information. The understanding and recognition of the organisation's commercial environment and positioning themselves, their role and their actions in order to support the organisation's commercial success. The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others. The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally, understanding their customers' needs. Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment. Ability to interact and produce results, to influence and lead cross functional teams in a matrix environment and to motivate teams without hierarchical link with functional responsibilities. Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment. Additional Information We offer Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial andlifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )

Smiths Detection , part of Smiths Group , is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. Our expertise is spread across 5 R&D centers, 21 Global Offices and 7 Manufacturing Sites with 3000 Brilliant minds globally contributing for over 40 years at the frontline which enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect our society from any threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place - Job Description To lead the strategic direction and management of the IT Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring effective governance, prioritisation, and delivery of technology programmes and projects across the Global organisation. The postholder will establish and maintain best practice project and programme delivery frameworks - including Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall methodologies - to ensure efficient, consistent, and outcome-focused delivery. The Director of IT PMO is accountable for developing the organisation's project delivery capability, enabling transformation and innovation through disciplined governance, agile delivery practices, and measurable business outcomes. Duties: Define and implement the strategic vision for the IT PMO, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and digital transformation priorities. Develop and maintain a robust governance framework, integrating Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models to support diverse project needs. Lead the planning and delivery of enterprise-wide technology programmes, ensuring adherence to agreed scope, schedule, and budget while supporting iterative delivery where appropriate. Establish and promote Agile delivery principles, fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across project teams. Oversee portfolio performance management, providing visibility of project health, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation. Partner with senior business leaders to ensure projects deliver measurable value and support strategic objectives. Develop and mentor a high-performing team of project managers, scrum masters, and PMO professionals, promoting professional growth and agile capability building. Oversee financial management for the technology portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI tracking. Champion change management, stakeholder engagement, and Agile transformation initiatives to drive adoption and cultural change. Drive a culture of accountability, adaptability, and delivery excellence across all programmes and initiatives. Planning and Decision Making: Responsible for developing and executing the PMO strategy and delivery operating model, incorporating Agile and hybrid practices. Makes decisions relating to programme prioritisation, resource allocation, and delivery methodologies. Operates with autonomy within strategic objectives, reporting progress and challenges to the CIO. Provides expert advice and assurance on project performance, governance, and Agile delivery maturity. Qualifications Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge In-depth understanding of IT project, programme, and portfolio management principles, frameworks, and tools. Proven experience applying Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or Lean Portfolio Management) in large, complex organisations. Strong understanding of technology delivery, including infrastructure, applications, and digital transformation. Familiarity with financial management, benefits realisation, and business case development. Awareness of governance standards such as ITIL, PRINCE2, and PMI frameworks. Skills Exceptional leadership and communication skills, able to influence at executive and operational levels. Skilled in strategic planning, Agile portfolio management, and performance reporting. Ability to blend Agile flexibility with robust governance to achieve balanced delivery outcomes. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on measurable results. Advanced stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to coach and embed Agile practices and mindsets across multidisciplinary teams. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website ( )