Head of QE for Expleo in the UK, running the department covering all the technical testing areas for our clients. This role covers: - Owning the creation and execution of the strategic plan for Quality Engineering to mature the delivery capability in line with the broader strategy.- Delivers the service roadmap, builds and maintains an appropriate delivery capability for the service.- Ensures there is an appropriate number of suitably skilled and experienced delivery consultants for Quality Engineering, taking account of current and forecast demand, industry trends and staff turnover.- Works with international colleagues to ensure an effective global approach to delivery of the service/vertical practice and alignment of tools and methodologies.- Reviews progress, evaluates success and captures lessons with the service delivery team, seizing opportunities to implement improvement initiatives.- Drives the implementation of best practice and innovative delivery initiatives in line with company strategy.- Creates and maintains internal projects to facilitate execution and tracking of project progress against the service roadmap and allocated budget.- Shapes, designs and plans the service line, including promoting the rollout of new services into the business.- Working with the sales teams with pre-sales including proposals, bids, RFP’s and value propositions- Supports the service delivery teams to ensure it is successful and adheres to Expleo standards, values and best practice.- Enhances the culture of contribution to Expleo (as well as the customer) to drive employee engagement, innovation and delivery excellence.

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