techUK

Program Manager

• Present techUK as the voice of the technology industry to government departments, regulators and key stakeholders, whilst building new relationships and furthering programme priorities.
• Support the development, implementation and communication of techUK's autonomous systems activities in a way that meets the needs of existing and potential new members.
• Work across techUK's defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes to identify, develop and exploit opportunities to deploy autonomous systems and drones, joining up members and stakeholders across these markets.
• Lead the development, implementation and management of projects, white papers, workshops and events that aim to resolve shared challenges between the technology industry and its public sector customers on the adoption and deployment of autonomous systems.
• Lead the set-up and execution of programme events, briefings and meetings, and support the activities of relevant Groups, Forums and working groups spanning the autonomous systems agenda.
• Engage with key regulators and enablers including the Military and Civil Aviation Authorities and relevant government bodies, to understand and help shape the frameworks that govern the deployment of drones and autonomous systems.
• Promote techUK's autonomous systems work through insights, opinions, social media and marketing activities.
• Liaise with other techUK programme teams to identify and exploit cross-fertilisation opportunities with programmes, ensuring alignment between the defence, national security and justice & emergency services programmes and the wider organisation.
• Support the work of various relevant member councils, maintaining liaison with participating members.
• Any other duties that might from time to time be required as part of the role.

Programme Manager – Autonomous Systems