> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2244153-managing-director-power-systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2244153-managing-director-power-systems). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Managing Director - Power Systems

- **Company:** Fortescue Zero
- **Location:** Kidlington, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Data Centers
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb14a823afca39d0ed8e8ee4441c7d8e86/eaa

## About the Role

* Significant executive leadership experience within a large engineering, product development or programme delivery organisation
 * Proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full product lifecycle
 * Experience taking complex electrical, engineered or technology products from concept through industrialisation and into production
 * Strong commercial and financial capability, including profit and loss accountability, project profitability and contract management
 * Extensive programme management, portfolio governance and large-scale project delivery experience
 * Strong understanding of systems engineering, product development, technical governance and operational excellence
 * Experience delivering products or systems within mining, energy, industrial, heavy engineering or other demanding sectors
 * Demonstrated ability to combine engineering excellence, innovation and commercial delivery
 * Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering or a related discipline
 * Experience working with original equipment manufacturers, engineering, procurement and construction contractors, mining companies or industrial customers will be highly regarded

## Description

As Managing Director - Power Systems, you will lead the engineering, product development and programme delivery of our global power systems portfolio. Our technologies will support the electrification of some of the world's largest mobile industrial equipment, with opportunities to expand into adjacent applications, including data centres.
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will have genuine end-to-end accountability across the product lifecycle, from concept and design through industrialisation, commissioning and customer acceptance. Supported by executive leadership, significant investment and dedicated resources, you will have a clear mandate to build capability, scale delivery and turn ambitious technology into safe, reliable and commercially successful products.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary organisation at the forefront of industrial decarbonisation and shape products with the potential to change how industries operate.
What You Will Do

 * Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary organisation across electrical, mechanical, systems, software, controls, product and programme management
 * Own the engineering, design and delivery of the power systems portfolio from concept through commissioning and customer acceptance
 * Set engineering standards, governance and technical assurance processes that deliver safe, reliable and scalable products
 * Ensure portfolio commitments are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality and contractual requirements
 * Hold accountability for commercial and financial performance, including profitability, forecasting, cost control and resource planning
 * Establish disciplined programme governance, portfolio prioritisation, performance metrics and operating rhythms
 * Identify and manage technical, commercial, programme and customer risks across the full product lifecycle
 * Partner with Sales, Commercial and Finance teams on bids, pricing, contracts, change control and delivery risk
 * Build trusted executive relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders, acting as executive sponsor for major programmes
 * Translate Fortescue Zero's technology and product strategy into executable plans that improve capability, scalability and business performance