Smiths Group plc

Data Lead - Artificial Intelligence & Automation (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: United Kingdom Ref: REF4155A Job Function: Information Technology 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 & Defense, 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. Establish, manage, and evolve the company's Data, AI and Automation processes, support senior management in developing and achieving the organisations strategic plan as well as the development and delivery of the data, AI and Automation capabilities. Oversee the development and use of data, AI and Automation systems, driving the adoption of a centralised standard of these solutions across Smiths Group and its divisions, actively promoting CoDe. capabilities. Solutioning innovative ways to organise, AI and Automation processes through the creation and validation of algorithms, neural networks, and other machine learning techniques. Provide leadership on the implementation of security & authorisations best practice for accessing AI and Automation solutions. Work proactively with internal and key business partners that contribute to the delivery of analytic, AI models through projects and BAU, exploring new analytics and dashboard tools and where appropriate advice on new solutions that can improve the effectiveness of organisation. Help to solution, implement and maintain operating models that optimise onshore and offshore resourcing to create the maximum value for Smiths Group Manage and distribute workloads to the D&A team members, balancing the key strengths of the D&A team along with career aspirations, providing direction and day-to-day oversight, striving to deliver outstanding results. Take leading role in the growth of Team and support the development of D&A and Divisional team members through coaching and mentoring Data Responsibilities: Develop Data, AI and automation solutions. Test, deploy, and maintain intelligent systems. Collaborate with data scientists and other engineers to integrate AI into broader system architecture. Stay current with AI trends and suggest improvements to existing systems and workflows. Create a Roadmap that delivers the vision and embeds capabilities to ensure master/reference data, data quality management, data cataloguing, data governance, traceability are established and governed as a foundational pillar, ensuring the use of trusted high-quality data across BIS and all divisions. Developing and managing data platform; data management; and tooling and access controls for all business and technical users Provide business focused data-related guidance and thought leadership across data architecture, data governance and data integration, and the associated technologies Ensure all D&A deliveries are performance assessed and can execute within response times within business acceptable criteria. Lead on the development and maintenance of dashboards, forms, and other tools to facilitate the interaction with data management systems for non-technical users Implement and regularly review existing data management policies to make sure that they are up to date and effective, revising and improving as necessary Collaborate across the Smiths divisions to discuss any data problems, new or additional requirements and support project specification development. Support the creation of Data Analytic Models and Data Visualisations (eg PowerBI) within the Azure platform. Own and govern the code promotion process for Analytic Models and Visualisation code sets into the QA and production environments. Organise, store and analyse data as efficiently as possible, while always upholding agreed-upon security standards Manage PowerBI Licences, Gateways and Microsoft visual studio installed in Smiths. Develop documentation and training material for applications. Evaluate, design, implement and support new requirements or database changes using associated business requirements and design documents. Design and develop new analytics / models using the new data sets to expedite data analysis and reporting. Provide technical oversight for integrating new technology or new initiatives into existing data standards and structures. Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.) Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of all developed solutions. Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders etc. Create and enforce policies for effective data management. Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards. Provide regular progress reports to your manager on BAU activities and progress against project deliverables. Regularly provide accurate availability/capacity reports for the D&A team to assist with project planning and future recruitment needs. Act as a mentor to new super users within the Divisions using PowerBI technology. Lead the weekly team meeting, owning the agenda and encouraging engagement from the D&A team Qualifications Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Educated to degree level or equivalent. Experience with machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision. Proficiency in Python, Java, and R Strong knowledge of AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Experience in Data Science techniques and methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment. Thorough and proven understanding of the principles of data security, management, and administration Proficient at digesting and analysing large amounts of data. Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.) Experience in working with offshore and onshore support model. Experience in working with information technology. Experience in BI tools (PowerBi, OBIEE, Tableau, QlickView etc). Good knowledge of SQL language and simple analysis techniques to profile data Technical experience and knowledge in On-Premise and Public Cloud Data Services focused on: Database architecture, ETL, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Governance, Data quality, Data Cleansing Experience with Microsoft Azure a plus: Azure SQL Database, Analysis Services, Databricks, Data Lake, Logic Apps and Data Factory Understanding of Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) Able to create rich visualisations that appropriately represent the underlying datasets. Review and align the reporting attributes against the Enterprise and conceptual data models Business functional knowledge - able to work with Business SMEs to relate the process to the underlying data. ERP experience and implementations (nice to have) Excellent organisational and project management skills Passionate and curious about new technology and the tech industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the Smiths Group General understanding of PaaS Concepts - ideally in MS-Azure Cloud BI experience could be an asset 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, 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 (Careers - Smiths Group plc ) 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 . click apply for full job details

Digital Product Cybersecurity Coordinator 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 Cybersecurity Coordinator 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 the Digital Product Cybersecurity Coordinator 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 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.

Smiths Detection, 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 The IT Business Engagement Manager (IT Business Partner) acts as the strategic interface between IT and the business. The role ensures technology investments, digital initiatives, and operational services directly support organisational goals. This leader builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, shapes demand, translates business strategy into technology roadmaps, and ensures IT delivers measurable value. The position blends strategic advisory, relationship management, and delivery oversight. It requires a deep understanding of business priorities, processes, and pain points, combined with the ability to translate these into actionable technology roadmaps and initiatives. The IT Business Partner champions the voice of the business within IT, ensuring that demand is understood, prioritised, and delivered effectively. At the same time, they represent IT to the business, communicating strategy, capabilities, constraints, and opportunities in a clear and compelling way. Duties: Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary IT point of contact for designated business units. Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders, understanding their goals, challenges, and priorities. Translate business strategies into technology opportunities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, cyber and the IT strategy. Facilitate strategic planning sessions, shaping multi year roadmaps. Demand Management & Portfolio Shaping Capture, assess, and prioritise business demand for technology solutions. Evaluate business cases, ensuring clear value, ROI, and alignment with strategic objectives. Manage the intake process for new initiatives, ensuring clarity of scope, benefits, and dependencies. Work with PMO and delivery teams to maintain an accurate view of the IT portfolio. Service Excellence & Operational Alignment Ensure business units receive high-quality IT services, acting as escalation point for service issues. Review service performance, SLAs, and customer feedback, driving improvements where needed. Work closely with IT operations to ensure stability, resilience, and proactive service management. Qualifications Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Proven experience in IT Business Partnering, IT Engagement, or senior Business Analysis/Consulting roles. Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills at senior leadership level. Ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology plans. Solid understanding of IT delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid). Understanding of PMO processes, governance frameworks, and stage gate controls. Skills Experience managing portfolios, roadmaps, or complex multi team initiatives. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. Strong analytical and problem solving capability. Ability to shape business cases, define scope, and evaluate ROI and benefits. Ability to oversee multiple initiatives, manage dependencies, and support prioritisation. Ability to translate business needs into functional and non functional requirements. Planning and Decision Making: Shape and maintain multi year technology roadmaps that align business strategy, enterprise architecture, and IT capability, ensuring clear prioritisation of initiatives based on value, risk, and organisational readiness. Assess and prioritise business demand, balancing strategic initiatives, operational needs, and resource constraints to ensure the IT portfolio delivers maximum value. Act as a key decision influencer in steering groups, governance forums, and prioritisation sessions, ensuring decisions are transparent, evidence based, and aligned with enterprise strategy. Balance short term operational needs with long term strategic goals, ensuring technology investments support sustainable growth and resilience. Champion standardisation and simplification, making decisions that reduce technical debt, improve interoperability, and enhance the overall technology landscape. Ensure benefits realisation is embedded into planning, with clear success measures, KPIs, and value tracking agreed upfront. 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. 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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 )

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 )

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 ( )