Head of Services, International Government

Head of Services, International Government

Full-Time 70100 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and build services for international government clients, ensuring impactful mission outcomes.
  • Company: Vantor, a pioneer in spatial intelligence and innovative solutions.
  • Benefits: Inclusive workplace, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and collaboration.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of government services and make a real difference globally.
  • Qualifications: Strong leadership in professional services and experience with government or enterprise projects.

The predicted salary is between 70100 - 100000 £ per year.

About Vantor

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.

Position Overview

Vantor is seeking a Head of Services, International Government to build and lead the services organization supporting our International Government (IG) business. This is a builder role for a leader with vision, urgency, and strong operational discipline. You will create and scale a services model that helps customers turn Vantor capabilities into measurable mission outcomes while supporting the growth of our international government business. You will lead services across professional services, implementation, integration, configuration, training, and mission support.

Why This Role Matters

International Government customers operate in complex, mission‑critical environments where technical credibility, trust, and execution excellence are essential. Success requires more than great products and data. Customers need support integrating capabilities into real‑world workflows, accelerating adoption, and delivering operational impact. As part of the IG Mission Acceleration Group, the Head of Services will build the services engine that enables this success. You will establish a repeatable, partner‑enabled delivery model that improves customer outcomes, strengthens strategic pursuits, and scales Vantor’s ability to execute globally.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the services operating model for International Government, ensuring services are scoped, sold, delivered, governed, and measured while maintaining scalability and alignment to mission outcomes.
  • Build and lead the IG services organization across professional services, implementation, integration, configuration, training, and mission support.
  • Define the services operating model, including governance, delivery standards, resource planning, performance metrics, and quality controls.
  • Partner with Sales, Solutions Architecture, Solutions Engineering, Product, Customer Success, PMO, and regional leadership to shape services strategy and improve execution.
  • Support strategic pursuits through SOW development, implementation planning, pricing inputs, delivery scoping, and risk assessment.
  • Lead direct, matrixed, and partner delivery teams to ensure commitments are achievable and aligned to desired outcomes.
  • Build and manage a partner‑enabled delivery ecosystem.
  • Partner with PMO and program leadership to strengthen forecasting, resource management, milestone tracking, dependency management, and executive visibility into delivery risk.
  • Scale training, enablement, and mission support capabilities across regions.
  • Establish services metrics that measure customer impact, delivery performance, adoption, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Significant leadership experience in professional services, program delivery, implementation, mission support, or technical services organizations.
  • Proven experience building, scaling, or transforming a services function in a high‑growth or evolving environment.
  • Demonstrated success supporting complex government or enterprise pursuits.
  • Experience working with defense, intelligence, national security, MoD, public sector, or similarly regulated customers.
  • Strong program and portfolio management expertise.
  • Experience designing and managing partner‑enabled delivery models.
  • Technical fluency across software implementation, systems integration, APIs, cloud and edge deployments, enterprise platforms, and AI‑enabled workflows.
  • Ability to lead distributed teams across regions, functions, and time zones.
  • Strong commercial acumen and executive communication skills.
  • A builder’s mindset characterized by ownership, judgment, adaptability, and a bias toward action.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in GEOINT, spatial intelligence, ISR, UAV, defense technology, mission software, data platforms, or AI‑enabled national security solutions.
  • Experience supporting international defense, intelligence, MoD, or national security customers.
  • Experience building software‑centric services organizations.
  • Experience working within or alongside PMOs supporting large government programs or multi‑region delivery portfolios.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certifications.
  • Experience scaling training, enablement, or mission support capabilities across multiple regions.
  • Experience in organizations where services directly contributed to product adoption, customer outcomes, and revenue expansion.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.

Head of Services, International Government employer: MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Vantor is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, particularly for the Technical Customer Support Representative role based in Chiswick, London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through training and development opportunities, Vantor not only values your contributions but also supports your professional journey in a dynamic environment. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while being part of a team that is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service across the EMEA region.

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Leadership Experience
Professional Services Management
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Mission Support
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