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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Managing Director, Technology - **Company:** UK Debt Management Office - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £140,000.0 - £160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Digital Assets, Information Management, Data Analytics, Cloud Migration, Cloud Optimization, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=713a1c2a49e6a1e8 ## About the Role * Significant executive leadership experience leading a technology function within a complex, operationally critical or highly regulated environment. * Proven experience of developing and successfully delivering a technology strategy aligned to organisational objectives. * Demonstrable experience of maintaining secure, resilient and business-critical technology services whilst delivering complex technology change. * Experience of modernising technology environments through initiatives such as cloud adoption, automation, AI and platform transformation. * Experience of working effectively with Executive teams, Boards and external stakeholders to influence strategic decision-making. * Experience of operating within financial services, capital markets or other critical national infrastructure environments. Skills and behaviours * Strategic thinker, able to anticipate future technology needs and translate vision into practical delivery. * Inclusive and authentic leader, able to build high-performing teams and bring people with them through change. * Excellent communicator, able to explain complex technical concepts clearly and influence technical and non-technical audiences. * Sound judgement, balancing innovation with operational resilience, governance and risk. * Collaborative and values-led, demonstrating integrity, credibility and a strong commitment to public service. * Able to respond confidently to changing organisational priorities, emerging technology risks and evolving business needs, while maintaining sound judgement, focus and delivery in a complex, operationally critical environment., Proven experience of leading successful transformation within a technology function, delivering significant technology and process change, including the safe and effective adoption of new and emerging technologies such as AI, and achieving measurable improvements in organisational capability, service or performance. (Lead) Proven experience of setting a compelling vision for technology and successfully delivering a technology strategy aligned to wider organisational objectives. Demonstrable experience of leading secure, resilient and business-critical technology functions and services, with accountability for operational performance, service availability and reliability in complex and time-critical environments. Skills and Behaviours Leadership: Authentic, inclusive and effective senior leader, with a track record of building high-performing teams, developing organisational capability and leading people successfully through change. Working together: Collaborative and values-led, with credibility and judgement to work effectively across organisational boundaries and a clear commitment to the Principles of Public Life and Civil Service Code. Stakeholder management and influence: Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior, executive and Board-level stakeholders, as well as external suppliers and critical third parties, on complex technology issues and strategic decisions., Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . ## Description This is a new role for the organisation. The DMO is looking to enhance and develop its technology service to ensure that it continues to support the delivery of the DMO’s critical business objectives, whilst providing a clear strategy and roadmap for the future. Maintaining the resilience, availability, standards and security of the systems that support the DMO’s market-facing operations is critical. The ability to operate seamlessly with Market Counterparties is paramount, and the safe and reliable delivery of these services will always be the DMO’s highest priority. Alongside this, the DMO requires a forward-looking technology strategy to modernise, enhance and facilitate the implementation of new tools and services to support the delivery of the DMO’s mission-critical objectives. This includes further controlled adoption of automaton, business and data analytics, a strategy for further use of the cloud and artificial intelligence. The DMO requires a technology leader who will lead the design and delivery of the technology strategy, ensuring the DMO continues to benefit from modern technologies and ways of working while preserving the resilience, security and reliability of its critical operations. This is a new role, reflecting the importance the DMO places on both current and future technology. Key Focus The Managing Director, Technology (MD, Technology) is a senior leadership role that is accountable for setting out a medium and long-term technology strategy, driving innovation and digital transformation, alongside overseeing the maintenance of a secure, resilient, and scalable technology environment that meets the critical business needs of the UK Debt Management Office (DMO). The role provides strategic leadership for the technology function and contributes to the management and delivery of the broader business aims and objectives. The role reports jointly to the Deputy CEO, Operations and the Deputy CEO, Financial Strategy, which reflects the significance of the role across all parts of the DMO. The MD, Technology has overall accountability for the DMO’s technology architecture, platforms, data, and infrastructure, ensuring they continue to meet the highest standards of resilience and operational performance. The role is also responsible for ensuring the DMO is well positioned to adopt new technologies and services to meet current and future business objectives. The technology area within the DMO covers both operational and strategic activities, with the MD, Technology being directly responsible for the technology strategy. The MD, Technology will be supported by a deputy in the role of Head of Business Delivery, who is in turn responsible for leading the DMO’s technology operational delivery capability. Working in close partnership, the MD, Technology and Head of Business Delivery are responsible for the management and leadership of the following teams, Technology strategy & architecture * Develop and deliver a comprehensive and unified technology strategy that aligns with and supports the DMO’s business aims, strategic objectives and evolving operating environment. * Lead the development of enterprise and solution architectures ensuring technology remains resilient, secure, scalable and fit for future business needs to support the DMO’s core mission and objectives. * Advise the DMO executive committee and other stakeholders to identify actual and emerging technology risks, opportunities, and industry trends (e.g. digital assets, cloud strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI)) to ensure the DMO adopts innovation where it delivers demonstrable value. Technology transformation & innovation * Lead the DMO technology area to establish direction, best practice and innovation to all aspects of technology delivery. Determine how far and in what way to implement modern engineering practices. * Establish technology roadmaps that drive innovation and exploration of new technologies and methods that support business priorities and deliver measurable improvements in capability, resilience and efficiency. * Champion a culture of continuous improvement to ensure technology investment delivers sustainable business value. Operational Resilience & service delivery * Provide executive oversight of the management, availability, performance, and resilience of the DMO’s current technology estate, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of mission-critical systems. * Ensure appropriate governance is in place for operational resilience, development methods, business continuity, contingency and recovery, and incident management. * Drive modernisation of legacy systems where appropriate, balancing innovation with operational stability and eliminating platform obsolescence. * Oversee development of an information management framework, data architecture, data governance, data quality, and enterprise information lifecycles to enhance data, record and document, management and analytics capabilities. Security, Privacy & governance * Working closely with the Head of Cyber Security, ensure the implementation of an effective and mission-appropriate enterprise cybersecurity architecture, threat management, access controls, and security operations. * Provide executive oversight of technology compliance, ensuring technology in the DMO continues to meet legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements, and meet market participant expectations. * Represent DMO technology in internal and external audits, relevant cross-government & industry technology forums, and sector cyber and other resilience planning and exercises. Financial & Supplier Management * Lead technology investment planning, budgeting, forecasting and portfolio prioritisation with clear business value measures to ensure resources are aligned with strategic objectives. * Oversee the management of strategic technology suppliers and partners ensuring value for money, effective risk management and strong beneficial commercial relationships. Leadership and organisational capability * Demonstrate and visibly role model the highest standards of personal behaviour, values and integrity, developing a team culture which ensures that each person is supported and achieves their personal best in their respective role. * Provide strategic leadership for the entire technology function, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture. * Lead and develop the senior technology leadership team, ensuring the organisation has the capability and skills required to meet current and future business priorities. * Support staff wellbeing and encourage and support diversity and inclusion. * Build on the strengths of an experienced team, leading change in an inclusive and supportive way while maintaining engagement and organisational knowledge. * Be an active and collaborative member of the DMO leadership team, supporting colleagues in the leadership of the DMO., There will be a two-stage selection process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the following: Stage 1 Panel Interview A formal panel interview assessing candidates against the Civil Service Success Profiles. Candidates shortlisted at end of Stage One will progress to Stage Two of selection process. Stage 2 Psychometric Assessment Candidates will complete a psychometric assessment, focussing on Technology Strategic Leadership.This session is not formally assessed. Staff engagement exercise- Candidates will have the opportunity to meet members of the teams from across the DMO. This session is not formally assessed. It is intended to provide additional insight into the role and organisation. Further details will be provided nearer the time. Informal Conversation – An informal discussion with senior leaders of the DMO. This session is not formally assessed. It provides candidates with the opportunity to learn more about the organisation, its strategic priorities and the role, and to ask questions of senior leaders. Panel Interview – A formal panel interview assessing candidates against the Civil Service Success Profiles. Candidates may also be asked to complete an additional role-related assessment exercise, which could include a presentation, scenario-based question or case study. Full details of the exercise, including any preparation required, will be provided to candidates in advance. At interview, candidates will be assessed against the Civil Service Success Profiles framework, including, strengths, technical skills, experience and the following behaviours: Behaviours Stage 1 Communicating and Influencing Changing and improving Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Behaviours Stage 2 Leadership Seeing the big picture Making Effective decisions Changing and improving, As part of our pre-employment security checks, if you are invited to interview, you will need to bring: * Proof of identity, e.g. your passport or driver’s license. Documents must be in date and valid. * Proof of your National Insurance (NI) number, e.g. letter from DWP confirming your NI number, or P60 If you do not bring a UK or EU passport, you will need to bring other documentation of your right to work in the UK, e.g. your visa, biometric residence permit or birth certificate. Further details regarding acceptable documents will be provided in the invitation to interview., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Tokenization of Everything: Where the Real World Meets Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1035-tokenization-of-everything-where-the-real-world-meets-blockchain) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Engineering for Reality: Strategy, Culture & Technology for Unpredictable Markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2095-engineering-for-reality-strategy-culture-technology-for-unpredictable-markets) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)