The Company is seeking a Vice President for Defence Data Governance, a pivotal role in leading the enterprise-wide program to establish and maintain the governance, technology, and behaviors necessary for the secure and sustainable management of defense information. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing a strategy that balances compliance, sovereignty, and business continuity, while also fostering innovation. This role demands a leader with a proven track record in complex, enterprise-wide transformations, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to connect and align multiple technical, regulatory, commercial, and organizational aspects. The Vice President will be at the forefront of shaping the company's approach to data governance, cyber resilience, and AI-enabled compliance, and must be adept at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders both within the organization and with external partners, including the UK Government and MOD. Key responsibilities for the Vice President include setting and maintaining the long-term vision and operating model for trusted, sovereign, and defense data, as well as ensuring that the data operating model is in line with the wider enterprise. The role requires a leader who can provide executive oversight of the necessary capabilities and services for secure data management, and who is committed to developing a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of risk, governance, and accountability in regulated or security-sensitive environments, and experience in data governance, cyber security, digital transformation, or regulated enterprise operating models. Commercial and financial awareness, the ability to shape investment cases, and a passion for learning and emerging technologies are also essential. The role is suited to an individual with a strong sense of judgment, resilience, and the confidence to challenge and drive change in a complex and dynamic environment.

Hiring Company

Rolls-Royce