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Head of Function - Electrical / Electronics & Hardware
Expleo GroupDerby, England, United Kingdom
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (52% match). If the code is right — and Expleo Group is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.
We are looking for a Head of Function for Electrical /Electronics and Hardware who will manage Delivery teams and focus on the company's day-to-day activities. They will manage the delivery aspects of projects and ensure that resources are utilised effectively. Their role is crucial in
streamlining processes, optimising resource allocation, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Head of Function for Electrical /Electronics and Hardware who will manage Delivery teams and focus on the company's day-to-day activities. They will manage the delivery aspects of projects and ensure that resources are utilised effectively. Their role is crucial in
streamlining processes, optimising resource allocation, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Mid-level management key position, ensuring the optimal delivery of projects for customers while improving Expleo's performance and managing employees' growth expectations.
- Oversee daily operations for their delivery unit (multiple projects/ clients).
- Responsible for the performance and successful delivery of the full scope scope of Electrical, Electronics and Hardware Capabilities, as well as for customer satisfaction and Expleo's contractual obligations.
- Supervise a subset of operational staff, facilitating workflow, and supporting lower-level managers and technical teams development.
- Manage invoicing rate.
- Oversee the budget for operations within their scope, including reporting, forecasting, and costcontrol.
- Work closely with Resource Managers to allocate resources and supervise the recruitment plan.
- Work closely with Practice Managers to deploy the Strategic Workforce Planning and implement process improvements.
- Participate in the development of their scope.
- Participate actively in the construction of complex offers.
- With experience in a client facing role, you’ll possess excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. You’ll also be an accomplished subject matter expert within your profession, demonstrating a broad range of experience, including some of the following skill areas:
- Planning and estimating
- Design and Analytical analysis
- Resource Management
- Capability development
- Project and Commercial Management
- Commercial Management
- Responsible for day to day operations through effective execution of the annual plans in the practice/business line.
- Cascade objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team below and monitors progress.
- Provide effective feedback to the team below and guide team members to enhance their performance level.
- Key stakeholders include clients, internal delivery/support function teams, function heads and external vendors.
- Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
- Provide information to senior stakeholders within and outside the organisation to support decision making related to the respective sub-function/portfolio.
- Bachelor's degree in an Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- CEng Status or in capability to achieve in next 12 months
- In depth Knowledge in Either Electrical or Electronic Design with Supporting knowledge of alternate area
- Production of design drawings
- Engineering Management
- Experience presenting up to board level.
- Project Management understanding (Critical path control, Risk understanding)
- Worked as an engineer on either Electrical/Electronics/Hardware design
- Full knowledge of 'V' lifecycle
- Leadership & Management
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Stakeholder Management
- Resource and Integrated Business Planning
- Bid Management
- In Service and Future
- Test Development
- Engineering Management
- Problem solving
- Leadership & Management
- Resource and Integrated Business Planning
- Marine / Air defence projects desirable
- SC clearance already in place
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2123 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~34k in sampleP25 £43kP75 £74k
£34kmedian £60kgoing rate £59k£74k
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