Head of Development | London, UK

We are seeking an experienced Head of Development for a financial services client based in London to lead their geographically dispersed development and test 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.

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.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive the adoption of new tools, methods, and processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience :

If you are interested, please apply to fiona@mccabebarton in the first instance.

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