Job Description
About the Company - We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a Financial Services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development teams. Utilising Agile and DevOps methodologies, this role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.
About the Role - Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Manage and inspire the development and test teams, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and alignment with organisational values.
People Management: Set objectives, provide mentoring, and support career development for team members.
Partner Management: Oversee strategic partnerships with outsourced resource augmentation vendors to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
Portfolio Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring effective prioritisation and interdependency management.
Development Practices: Select and implement best-practice delivery approaches (Agile or Waterfall) while ensuring compliance with IT policies.
Solution Design: Guide the specification and design of applications, leveraging external expertise where needed.
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