About Metaverse VR

Metaverse VR (MVR) is a high technology business that provides immersive training solutions, simulation and defence consultancy. MVR is based at Portsdown Technology Park (Portsmouth). 

MVR engages clients through the rapid application of current and emerging technologies, helping them accelerate development and change in the transformation of modern, relevant training solutions. We ensure customer expectations are exceeded through high quality delivery and as an SME, you will make a real difference to MVR’s success and the security of our customers. 

We invest in employee development and recognition, and have a strong commitment to nurture talented, ambitious employees who enable us to continuously improve our performance and maintain competitive advantage.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the role is to lead the MVR XR Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the 3D Modeller and XR Development teams in the delivery and support of XR and AR projects for the Defence and Private sectors. This role is also responsible for the management and development of these teams, creating plans to guide and encourage progression within their roles. As well as being responsible for the XR Team output, an additional purpose of the role is to collaborate with wider areas of the Business (e.g. Bid Team, PM and Systems Engineers) and ensure XR Team costs, schedules and quality standards are understood and maintained throughout the project lifecycle, escalating risks and issues as appropriate. This is a key function within the role, and therefore understanding the time/performance/cost relationship of the XR team capabilities will be core.

Responsibilities will also include working directly with clients, leveraging the expertise within the team to provide technical input and ensure the generation of designs, documentation and outputs for the project to the correct standard within deadline.

Reporting to the Director of Business Delivery, the XR Team Manager is expected to provide technical leadership, governance, oversight and support to MVR’s XR activities. Leading these sub-teams, the candidate will play a critical role in the successful delivery of MVR’s synthetic training solutions and the wider Delivery Team function.

Responsibilities include:

• Line Management of XR Team
• Day-to-day management of XR Team activities to meet agreed outputs within agreed estimates/budgets
• Working with PMs and Engineering Leads to develop resource forecasts at short (2 week), medium (2 month) and long-term (5 month) timeframes, ensuring these are maintained on a rolling basis and that any resourcing issues (e.g. clashes) are escalated to the Director of Business Delivery for resolution
• Leading the Sprint (short-term) and Resource Planning (medium and long-term) meetings to present the resource forecasts/plans to the wider team
• Producing (working with technical team) robust cost (resource) and timeline estimates for XR activity
• Supporting the ongoing development of MVR’s Engineering Processes, Standards, Tools and Techniques
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing, motivated XR Team that can deliver MVR’s contracted deliverables and support future growth plans/opportunities
• Representing MVR at internal and external Technical Reviews, ensuring that all risks, dependencies and assumptions are adequately defined, understood and being managed to protect the interests of Metaverse XR and its customers.
• Effectively utilising XR Tech Leads to support day to day activity and drive efficiencies.
• Supporting bid and proposal activity and finding robust, innovative solutions to technical challenges

Specialist Knowledge and Essential Skills 

Essential Skills: 

• Proven success in delivering complex products through leadership of a team – preferably within a Defence and/or a Training and Simulation capacity
• Resource management and planning
• Sufficient understanding of the SE process to be able to provide documented technical output to describe development items
• Knowledge of XR Modelling and Development Tools
• Strong presentation and reporting skills
• Knowledge of agile methodologies, tools and techniques
• Strong business acumen and associated understanding of Commercial, Programme and Organisational processes
• SC Clearance (and ability to obtain DV)

Desirable Skills:  

• Knowledge of the software lifecycles and environments
• Understanding of the system engineering lifecycle and associated gates, principles, tools and techniques
• Ability to develop modelling/development technical processes and provide clear and concise documentation describing the processes
• Working knowledge of the Product Safety, Security and Compliance Environment

Knowledge of rules and regulations associated with controls for system/facility installations

Why Apply to MVR?

Joining MVR, you will be given the chance to be a part of a successful and growing team, that is going from strength to strength. We’ll also give you the opportunity to:

• Work in a state-of-the-art office, with access to all this offers
• Enjoy a relaxed friendly and supportive working environment
• 25 days Annual Leave, Birthday Day off + Bank Holidays and annual increments (option to buy additional 5 days AL after 1yr employment)
• Be involved in growing and defining MVR’s working processes and working practices
• Define MVRs Culture and Values

In addition, we will offer you:

• Competitive Salary negotiable dependant on experience
• Family Medical cover
• Family Dental cover
• 5 additional Reservist Volunteering days on full pay
• 2 Volunteering days on full pay
• Pension NEST 7%
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EV Scheme
• Career Development opportunities and career progression pathways
• Employee Assistance Package
• Company Annual Socials and Wellbeing Initiatives

Here at MVR, we take great pride in promoting an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds are empowered to perform to their best and contribute to our organisation’s rapid growth and achievements. We believe in building a diverse team that reflects our core values and commitment to excellence.

Our recruitment and selection process is fair and merit-based, focusing on an individual’s skills, experience, and alignment with MVR’s values and standards. This ensures that every team member is valued and can make a meaningful impact, drive innovation and be a part of the success or our forward-thinking organisation.