Head of Software Quality

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Head of Software Quality

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Hybrid

Description

Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Head of Software Quality to join our UK Quality leadership team.

As Head of Software Quality you will join the team to lead, develop, and improve the approach to Software Quality for critical defence applications.

This is a UK wide role and can be based at any of our principal locations with travel as required.

What you’ll do as a Head of Software Quality

In this role you will create, define and deliver the Software Quality Functional Strategy for critical applications. Leadership roles at this level require broad experience across the lifecycle phases for New Product Introduction (NPI), Delivery (sustaining) and collaboration with other functional leaders.

You will typically have extensive experience of Business Operations and the Software Engineering function. Covering both Delivery (through on-site based teams) and Capability.

You will:  Lead the software quality team, responsible for effective planning and communication of company vision and team objectives  Forward thinking strategy ensuring Leonardo develops a strategic advantage and industry disrupters  Create the strategy to grow software quality knowledge in the organisation (includes recruitment, training, motivating and continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Software Quality to set highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, technical capability, compliance, and promotion of best practice and knowledge exploitation  Manage the interfaces between the software quality team and other functions for example Engineering and Manufacturing Quality.  Ensure compliance of the approach to both Leonardo and Industry standards and developing a UK wide assurance programme.

What we need from you:

 Experience of working with the development and acquisition of software  Extensive knowledge of development lifecycles of software  Knowledge of software development standards, e.g. AQAP-2210, AS9115, DO-178C / ED-12C  Knowledge of quality system standards, e.g. AQAP-2110, AS9100D, ISO 9001  Experience of software process compliance auditing, and software physical/functional configuration auditing  Experience of working in a quality assurance discipline within a design and manufacturing or similar environment preferably in the Defence, Aviation or Automotive Industry  Knowledge and experience of the standards and development of complex electronic hardware, e.g. DO-254  Highly Collaborative  Can drive change programmes, ability to develop and implement strategy.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting- clearance-levels

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Culture overview

Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

Employee benefits

Bonus Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle To Work

Flexible Hours

Flexible Working

Free Parking

Learning Allowance

Life Insurance

Pension

Sabbatical Leave

Wellbeing Programme

Office vibe

City Centre

Open Plan

Social Events

Location

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Leadership

Gareth Hetheridge

UK CIO

Tech overview

The ancestors of Leonardo in the UK, iconic - companies like Marconi, Ferranti and Westland - invented products, built expertise and developed the people that set the foundations for our company. Today, we remain as essential to the fabric of the country and the economy as we have been throughout the last century. Following decades of investment, we proudly stand as a jewel in the crown of British engineering, employing over 8,000 highly skilled people across the country. Our scientists and engineers deliver cutting-edge technologies, solutions and insights that underpin the worldleading capabilities of our Armed Forces and go on to be exported across the globe. We are proud of our role in making Britain’s advanced engineering sector one of the best in its class globally and of the tangible and substantial contribution we are making to the UK every day.

Engineering principles

Agile Process

Change Management

Code Reviews

Collective code ownership

Communication and collaboration

Configuration management

Continuous delivery

Continuous Development

Continuous integration

Knowledge sharing

Mentoring