Head of Strategy – Cyber, Digital & Technology

Thales

. Define the local Domain strategy and support the SBP process .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing integrated marketing strategies, optimizing customer engagement, and managing account-specific initiatives. Proficient in aligning technology strategies with business objectives and enhancing the customer journey through effective communication and relationship-building.

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Security Clearance (SC)Integrated Marketing CampaignsCustomer Engagement StrategiesStrategic Initiative PlanningValue Proposition Development

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Hard Skills

Marketing Strategy DevelopmentDemand GenerationCampaign KPI TrackingAccount Engagement PlanningValue-Selling Content Creation

Soft Skills

Trust-Based Customer Relationship BuildingAdaptability to Future TrendsEffective CommunicationCustomer Needs AssessmentTransparency in Customer Interactions

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance (SC)

Industry Keywords

Critical National InfrastructureCustomer Funded R&DSales EnablementMarket-Validated Technology StrategyHolistic Business Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the local Domain strategy and support the SBP process
Support business lines in defining and executing in-country strategies
Identify transversal multi-business-line strategic initiatives, including Critical National Infrastructure opportunities
Support country SAMs/KAMs with account-focused engagement plans
Develop account-specific integrated value propositions and value-selling content
Define the UK Technology Strategy and its contribution to the SBP process
Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns for local reputation, demand generation, sales growth, and customer-funded R&D
Use digital marketing capabilities to optimize customer engagement and track campaign KPIs
Map Thales technologies and products to account and customer needs
Build and execute account engagement plans coordinating Thales interactions
Define marketing objectives and actions for account targets and initiatives
Select customer engagement approaches with KAMs, Sales, Communications, and Solution Innovation teams
Develop customer events, demonstrations, and co-creation opportunities
Support exhibitions and conferences with themes, strategic messaging, sales enablement content, panels, keynotes, and subject-matter-expert interviews
Produce a documented Domain Strategic Plan focused on the combined offer for the Critical National Infrastructure market
Produce a documented, market-validated Technology Strategy aligned with the Customer Funded R&D pipeline
Plan, execute, monitor, and report on integrated marketing campaigns
Improve the end-to-end customer journey and measure strategic-plan achievement, campaign ROI, pipeline growth, order intake, and GMOI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Security Clearance (SC) is required before commencing employment and must be maintained
If SC is not currently held, the successful applicant must undergo and achieve SC Clearance prior to commencing employment
To be eligible for full SC, generally resident in the UK for the last 5 years; in some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks
Ability to develop and manage methods, programs, and tools for setting marketing and sales performance expectations
Ability to forecast, anticipate future trends, and build scenarios to adapt strategies
Ability to define, plan, and follow up strategic initiatives
Holistic understanding of technical, financial, operational, and human-resources aspects of business and its environment
Ability to understand, capture, and manage the customer journey and interactions
Ability to establish trust-based customer relationships and lead customer interactions
Ability to respond promptly and transparently to customer questions
Ability to address customer needs and pain points
Ability to develop strategies and tactics to retain customers
Ability to develop successful marketing plans and identify target customers and engagement methods

Benefits

Comp & perks

private medical insurance
buying or selling annual leave
cycle to work schemes
employee discounts
paid volunteering day
stocks and shares
annual bonus
employee networks
wellbeing policies
inclusive features
tailored internal and external training in advanced negotiation, corporate strategy, marketing academy and innovation management
opportunity to participate in high-profile Group and UK cross-functional projects
Career progression aligned with the Leadership Pathway, offering progression to broader Strategy & Marketing, PLM, or BL/GBU-level roles