Public Sector & Defence Industry CTO

CompanyAtos

LocationMilton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/23/2026

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Information technology directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£86,000 (£44.10 per hour)

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Description

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

The Role

This role will provide the strategic technology vision, technical leadership, innovation and growth for the Public Sector & Defence (PS&D) Industry in the UK&I. It spans the full solution lifecycle, from pre-sales and bid support to delivery, transformation and service operations and will be critical in delivering the Industry growth target.

What You’ll Do Within Your Industry

Provide strategic technical leadership across the PS&D Industry, working closely with the PS&D CEPs, Cluster / Account CTO(s), Account Sales Executives, wider Sales and Growth Teams, Client Delivery Teams, Marketing and Communications and Partners & Vendors
Develop PS&D Industry specific technology strategies and roadmaps in conjunction with the CEPs and Sales teams
Work with the Industry Head to create a compelling improved future position for the Industry. This should consider existing policy, steps to achieve change, the outcomes and investment required to achieve a shared ambition for Atos and our customers.
Help drive the growth (50% of the role) within the Industry, supporting the Industry Sales and Business Development teams with targeted opportunities for new and existing clients, using a combination of market analysis and client workshops
Work closely with, and across, the Business Lines to leverage their joint capabilities to develop Industry specific solutions in line with Atos and industry frameworks reusing / repurposing existing assets where possible
Act as formal sign-off / red reviewer for Industry specific deals, ensuring solutions deliver both business and technical excellence in line with client requirements and Atos standards

Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders to C-level. Develop a deep understanding of their business through direct engagement and intelligent insights and identify growth opportunities that drive long-term value

Drive innovation by maintaining awareness of technology trends, bringing fresh ideas into the business through targeted innovation sessions, Strat Hacks, Hackathons, Lunch and Learns, etc.

Lead, mentor, and grow the Account CTO(s) and Lead Architect community within the Industry, fostering collaboration, technical excellence and a high-performance culture. As this role forms part of the CTO and Architecture Senior Leadership Team you will be expected to work closely with the other Industry CTOs and the Head of CTO and Architecture

Member and contributor of the broader technical community, supporting the Cluster CTOs by sharing knowledge, innovation and growth opportunities. Mentor and develop junior staff and actively participate in Industry Social Value initiatives

Demonstrate Thought Leadership by attending public and industry events, e.g. Civil Service Live and networking opportunities that showcase the Atos brand. Represent Atos as public speaking events, industry discussions and roundtables, e.g. TechUK, WIG, etc. Publish articles and white papers, participating and contributing on platforms such as LinkedIn, X and industry forums

Collaborate with Partners, Suppliers and SMEs on growth and innovation

What We’re Looking For

A UK SC cleared individual (or one who can achieve SC)
Recent experience (within one year) with one or more clients within the Industry
Proven leadership in enterprise architecture and technology strategy, ideally across the existing and growth clients within the Industry
An individual who is not only proficient across all of the Business Lines but who can also demonstrate expertise in at least two of the following Business Lines; Data & AI, Cloud and Modern Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Digital Applications and Smart Platforms
Demonstrable ability to influence senior client and internal stakeholders (CxOs, Industry Heads, Business Line leaders)
Commercial awareness and financial acumen, including budget management, utilisation and aligning technology solutions with business value
Demonstrable experience in end-to-end client account delivery in areas such as Sales and New Business, Project Delivery / Churn, Service Delivery, innovation, road mapping and stakeholder management.

Benefits

Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
Private medical cover
Income Protection
Life Assurance
25 days paid leave + National Holidays
Flex benefits program

We are a care leaver friendly employer, if you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated email. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.

If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via our dedicated mailbox UK-Recruitment-Support@atos.net or directly to the responsible recruiter Elvira Dupcheva

Atos is a recognized leader in its industry across Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Find out more on our CSR commitment.

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