Commercial Lead

Fortaegis is a fast-scaling, highly ambitious and cutting-edge semiconductor company. We are looking for candidates with not only an exceptional skillset, but also an exceptional mindset, willing to go above and beyond to make our breakthrough product and outstanding team even better.

Objective: Provide strategic commercial leadership across the company, advising on pricing, contracts, T&Cs, and commercial strategy for hardware and software products, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals across multiple geographies.

• Commercial Strategy: experience in a commercial or business development role within technology, cybersecurity, or infrastructure sectors.
• Pricing & Business Models: Expertise in designing pricing strategies for hardware/software solutions, subscription models, licensing, or managed services.
• Contract Management: Strong understanding of commercial contracts, terms & conditions, and negotiations. Able to work closely with legal advisors to shape agreements.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Experience advising executive teams, product managers, and sales teams on commercial decisions.
• Geographical Awareness: Knowledge of UK market regulations and commercial practices, with the ability to advise on international/geographical nuances as needed.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Comfortable reviewing financial models, forecasts, margin analysis, and cost structures to inform decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Able to work closely with legal, finance, sales, and product teams to ensure commercial strategies are implemented effectively.

• Experience with government, defence, or critical infrastructure contracts, including familiarity with SC/DV clearance requirements.
• Knowledge of international contracting frameworks and regional commercial regulations.
• Previous involvement in joint ventures, partnerships, or strategic alliances.
• Understanding of risk management, compliance, and commercial governance in regulated industries.
• Professional qualifications: CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent commercial/business certifications.
• Experience with RFI/RFP and tender processes in technology or secure infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to participate inshaping the future of our visionary company, contributing to the development of ultra-secure and high-performance SoC designs. They will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, working in a collaborative and challenging environment at the forefront of the semiconductor technology.