Director Digital

Developer

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Compensation

£ 175K

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Agile Methodologies

Artificial Intelligence

Digital Technology

Product Management

Software Engineering

Provide strategic leadership across the organisation's digital, AI and product capabilities as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Lead the AI Product & Innovation Function, overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-enabled products from ideation through to launch, adoption and ongoing evolution.
Define and own the digital technology roadmap, ensuring products and platforms support the firm's long-term growth strategy.
Act as the organisation's senior technology leader, providing credibility and strategic guidance across consulting engagements and client relationships.
Oversee internal, offshore and third-party development teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and best practice throughout the software development lifecycle.
Build and manage strategic technology partnerships, supplier relationships and software delivery partners.
Establish governance across product delivery, including requirements gathering, development oversight, testing, user acceptance and delivery frameworks.
Work closely with senior leadership to identify new AI product opportunities and bring innovative solutions to market.
Represent the business externally through client engagement, executive workshops, industry events and thought leadership activities.
Recruit, mentor and grow the digital, product and consulting capability as the organisation continues to scale.

Executive-level experience leading digital strategy, product development or technology functions within a consulting, technology or digital-first organisation.
Proven experience delivering AI, digital transformation or software product initiatives from concept through to implementation.
Strong understanding of modern software engineering, product development methodologies and technology governance.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across Product, Engineering, Architecture and Delivery, including management of offshore development partners.
Demonstrable experience engaging with C-suite stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on digital strategy and technology transformation.
Commercially minded, with the ability to translate technology strategy into scalable products, consulting offerings and measurable business value.
Experience building and scaling digital or product functions within a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage equally well with technical teams, executive leadership and clients.
Passion for AI, emerging technologies and innovation, with the vision to shape future products and digital capabilities.