Job Overview
The Defence & Security team is seeking a senior, strategic, and mission‑driven leader to drive the future direction and growth of our business across the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the wider National Security community. This role demands a proactive leader capable of aligning the world‑leading Salesforce platform to the complex challenges of modern warfare, the Integrated Review, and the Defence Digital Strategy. The successful candidate will be a recognised expert and executive advisor, translating critical mandates such as the Digital Backbone, Data‑Driven Defence, and the shift toward Multi‑Domain Integration into tangible mission value.
Responsibilities
- Strategy Development: Develop and execute the Salesforce Defence market strategy, aligning with MoD priorities such as the Defence Capability Framework and the AUKUS technology pillars.
- Executive Relationships: Build and maintain deep, trusted executive‑level relationships within the MOD, Strategic Command, DE&S, and the Front Line Commands (Army, Navy, RAF).
- Business Development Leadership: Act as the lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) on strategic captures, articulating visionary value propositions that demonstrate how Salesforce enables rapid decision‑making and digital superiority.
- Industry Innovation: Champion the vision for Single Source of Truth in Defence, developing blueprints that enhance interoperability across the Spiral Development lifecycle and support the well‑being of the Defence Enterprise.
- Partnership Building: Collaborate with the Defence Industrial Base, including Prime Contractors, System Integrators (SIs), and SME innovators, to create comprehensive, end‑to‑end mission solutions.
- Thought Leadership: Represent Salesforce as a premier thought leader at key events, executive briefings, and through published insights on the future of Defence technology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrable track record of success in strategic roles within the Defence, Aerospace, or National Security sectors.
- Exceptional executive‑level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex hierarchy and protocol.
- Ability to travel across the UK as required.
- Current UK Security Clearance (SC level minimum; DV preferred) or the ability to obtain it.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of deep industry knowledge and leadership within the UK MOD, a Tier 1 Defence Prime, or a specialised consultancy.
- First‑hand working knowledge of the Defence Digital landscape, the Multi‑Domain Integration (MDI) concept, and the MOD’s commercial procurement frameworks.
- Experience in major digital transformation programmes involving cloud migration, data sovereignty, or secure collaboration tools.
- A postgraduate degree such as an MBA or Master’s in International Security/Strategic Studies.
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