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# Head of Technology & Product

- **Company:** Proftech Talent
- **Location:** Cradley Heath, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £90,000.0 - £105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Software as a Service, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Real Time Data
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5911416137

## About the Role

* Significant experience leading software product development
 * Strong track record of owning product vision, roadmap and delivery
 * Experience taking a software product from concept or early stage through to launch
 * Good understanding of software architecture, development and modern SaaS platforms
 * Technical credibility to work effectively with software developers and development partners
 * Experience leading software development teams, directly or through external partners
 * Strong commercial and customer awareness, including understanding why a product should be built as well as how
 * Excellent decision-making and stakeholder management skills
 * Confidence working autonomously and taking ownership in an entrepreneurial environment
 * Understanding of how AI is increasingly used in software development and product delivery
 * Enough technical understanding to set direction, challenge technical decisions, work effectively with developers and understand the implications of technology choices; hands-on development experience is not required
 * Experience in SaaS, IoT, connected devices, telematics, video, streaming or other real-time data environments would be advantageous; direct fleet or telematics experience is not essential

## Description

* Own the vision, roadmap and ongoing development of the new software product
 * Take end-to-end accountability for establishing and delivering the new software vertical
 * Translate customer, market and commercial requirements into a clear product direction
 * Set technical direction and make recommendations on architecture, platforms and technology
 * Lead and manage the relationship with the external software development partner
 * Define requirements, priorities, technical standards and delivery expectations
 * Ensure software development is delivered effectively, to appropriate standards of quality, scalability and security
 * Work with hardware and technology partners to integrate connected devices into the software platform
 * Lead product development from early concept and MVP through to a commercially successful product
 * Work with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and continually improve the product
 * Build and lead internal software and product capability as the business grows
 * Keep up to date with developments in software development and AI-assisted development tools
 * Provide technical and product leadership to the wider business and senior leadership team

Technologies:

 * AI
 * Hardware
 * IoT
 * Security
 * CTO
 * Support