Head of Digital and Simulation Group

Title: Head of Digital and Synthetic Group (DSG)

Level: EVP

Work Arrangement: London, Hybrid OR Sweden, Remote

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise , Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & S pace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal , Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc ) leverage to achieve their targets.

Capability Group

DSG is using commercial software and consumer gaming technologies to transform defence.

The Digital & Synthetic Group (DSG) is the group primarily responsible for developing Metrea’s software suite. That suite encompasses both the digital infrastructure that wraps physical products and solutions and extracts mission and business data from their digital exhaust, as well as the synthetic superstructure that allows Metrea to make the most of its physical exposures and their digital instrumentation, and then mirror them in an ultimate fidelity synthetic environment .

Metrea leverages the commercial-grade digital infrastructure and AAA-gaming grade synthetic superstructure that its DSG is building to model and simulate a multi-verse of what-ifs, enabling some very unique contributions to global security that span technical, tactical, operational and strategic levels.

Position Summary

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to guide the transformation of our newly established Digital & Synthetic Group (DSG). In this pivotal role, as Head of Digital and Synthetic Group, you will shape and execute a cutting-edge software architecture and engineering roadmap, that will enable Metrea’s blueprint and deliver a series of discrete, harmonized software products and software-enabled solutions.

Your expertise in translating complex programs into actionable, manageable projects will be key to empowering our engineering teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

You will lead a diverse, and globally distributed team to achieve shared success in a hyper-collaborative and innovative environment.

If you thrive on driving transformative engineering solutions and fostering team ownership, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven company.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the helm of the Digital & Synthetic Group , a multidisciplinary team encompassing engineering, architecture, d ecision science, product management, support functions and incubation labs across multiple offices (UK , Sweden , Poland and US ) .
• In this leadership role, you will define the group’s overarching strategy, align diverse capabilities, and inspire the team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Drive the development roadmap for digital and synthetic product engineering, ensuring alignment with company objectives and culture.
• Break down silos and bring together diverse teams to enhance collaboration and innovation, placing the right people in the right roles to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing expectations and communicating progress.
• Foster an environment that aligns with the Metrea ’s FIRMWARE ( culture ) and supports new leadership, ensuring teams feel empowered and motivated.
• Challenge the status quo and inspire teams to pursue new ideas and approaches, enabling parallel progress on projects that have historically faced obstacles.
• Invest in the growth and development of team members, creating opportunities for skill enhancement and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Background in AAA gaming, ideally military simulation or related sectors, with a proven track record in scaling complexity.
• Strong, consistent leadership abilities with a focus on team development and stakeholder management.
• Ability to navigate challenges and drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in harmonizing diverse teams and capabilities, fostering a unified vision.

Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes ; e ntrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process , when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrificed pension scheme

Equal Opportunities Statement

Metrea Management Ltd (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Travel

30%

Work Location

London, Hybrid OR Sweden, Remote

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting