Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and delivering MAG’s airfield and air traffic technology strategy across all three airports
• Acting as the Group-wide authority on airfield technology, providing strategic guidance to senior stakeholders and operational leaders
• Developing and maintaining a long-term product roadmap aligned to operational, safety, customer, and commercial priorities
• Building trusted partnerships with Airport Directors, operational teams, and ANSP leadership to develop solutions that address shared priorities and operational challenges
• Driving technology-enabled improvements in safety, resilience, capacity, punctuality, sustainability, and cost efficiency
• Providing thought leadership on emerging technologies including digital towers, AI-assisted traffic management, and autonomous ground operations
• Ensuring products and investments align with regulatory requirements, safety obligations, and aviation industry best practice
• Collaborating closely with Technology and Strategic Change teams to guide products from concept through to successful operational deployment
• Providing design assurance throughout delivery lifecycles to ensure intended business outcomes are achieved
• Managing significant capital and operational budgets, investment priorities, and supplier relationships
• Maximising value from strategic technology partnerships while reducing dependency on legacy systems and single suppliers
• Leading, developing, and inspiring a high-performing team, creating an inclusive environment that encourages growth, innovation, and accountability
• Using insight, data, and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve products, services, and operational outcomes
• Championing product-led ways of working and fostering a culture of curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement
• Representing MAG with credibility across industry, regulatory, and supplier communities, building strong external relationships and partnerships

What will make you successful in the role?

We’re looking for an experienced technology leader who combines deep expertise in airfield and air traffic management with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

You’ll bring the ability to shape strategic direction whilst building strong partnerships across operational, technology, and regulatory communities. You'll be comfortable working in complex environments, balancing long-term ambition with practical delivery and bringing people together around shared outcomes.

Success in this role will come from your ability to influence at senior levels, develop trusted relationships with airport leaders, regulators, and suppliers, and create an environment where people feel empowered to contribute, innovate, and perform at their best.

You’ll be equally comfortable providing technical expertise, challenging constructively when required, and supporting teams through complex change, ensuring technology investments deliver meaningful and sustainable operational improvements.

Experience and knowledge required

We’re seeking a leader who combines strategic thinking, operational aviation expertise, and strong people leadership. You’ll have a track record of delivering complex technology transformation whilst fostering collaboration, developing capability, and creating alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Essential experience and knowledge:

• Significant experience leading technology strategy and product delivery within airfield, air traffic management, or safety-critical aviation environments
• Deep knowledge of airfield operations, controller working environments, surface management, surveillance systems, and associated technology ecosystems
• Strong understanding of ICAO standards, UK CAA requirements, and safety-critical regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to develop and execute long-term technology strategies that deliver measurable operational and commercial benefits
• Experience building strong partnerships with senior operational leaders, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated success leading specialist technical teams, including coaching, capability development, and succession planning
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing substantial technology budgets and supplier relationships
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively from board level through to technical delivery teams
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, using insight and evidence to shape decisions and investment priorities

Desirable experience:

• Experience operating across multi-site airport environments
• Knowledge of digital tower technology, AI-assisted traffic management, and autonomous ground operations
• Experience working with EUROCONTROL programmes, standards, and collaborative decision-making frameworks
• Understanding of balancing Group-wide technology standardisation with local operational requirements

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.