Head of Platform – Product Delivery

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Head of Platform & Product Delivery leading major technology programmes, platforms, and AI-enabled products. Driving transformation for a UK law firm across internal operations and client-facing services.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the technology delivery function, establishing strong PMO governance, reporting, and delivery disciplines
  • Oversee major technology programmes and implementations, including case management systems, data platforms, HR, finance, and CRM solutions
  • Own and manage platform and product roadmaps for internal systems and client-facing products
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to prioritise features and initiatives based on business needs, customer feedback, and strategic objectives
  • Drive agile delivery practices across technology teams, proactively identifying and removing delivery risks and roadblocks
  • Act as the bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout project lifecycles
  • Oversee quality assurance, testing strategies, and release management processes for business-critical platforms
  • Lead delivery of client-facing technology solutions, including customer portals, system integrations, automated workflows, and emerging AI-enabled products
  • Track and report on product, platform, and programme performance and business value creation
  • Translate strategic objectives into successful delivery outcomes
  • Develop and evolve the organisation’s technology platforms, product portfolio, and programme governance capabilities
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Significant experience delivering large-scale technology programmes, platforms, or products, including leadership experience within a delivery-focused role
  • Proven success managing complex technology implementations in regulated environments
  • Strong understanding of programme management, governance frameworks, and PMO best practice
  • Demonstrable experience establishing Product Management disciplines within a rapidly growing business
  • Experience leading high-performing delivery, project management, or product teams
  • Strong knowledge of agile delivery methodologies
  • Experience operating within hybrid agile and waterfall environments
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery execution
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
  • Experience within, or knowledge of, regulated industries and the factors that define successful technology delivery
  • Experience delivering highly automated claims or case management platform implementations
  • Knowledge of data platform, business intelligence, and AI product delivery
  • Relevant qualifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent
  • Experience leading digital transformation programmes across multiple business functions
  • Familiarity with product management disciplines and customer-centred design approaches

Benefits:

  • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
  • A well-rounded remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership
  • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
  • In person and remote social events
  • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
  • Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace culture