Morgan McKinley (South West)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Head of Software About the Business Our client is an industry-leading engineering and strategic technology consultancy dedicated to creating advanced, sustainable, and safer technologies. Operating across a highly diverse portfolio-ranging from defence and communications to cutting-edge healthcare-they pride themselves on an adaptive, inclusive, and collaborative culture where integrity and collective success drive everything they do. The Role Our client is searching for a technically astute leader to take the helm of their multidisciplinary software engineering department. Reporting directly to the executive engineering leadership, the successful candidate will oversee a talented group of engineers working across embedded systems, DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML. This is not a hands-on coding role; instead, it is a pivotal leadership position centered around people development, process refinement, and strategic commercial enablement. The individual will take full accountability for the department's capability growth, resource planning, and high-quality project delivery. Key responsibilities include: Departmental Leadership & Evolution: Shape, mentor, and scale a highly responsive, multi-disciplined team. You will own succession planning, talent development, and training investments. Commercial & Technical Sales Support: Partner with commercial teams to translate vague client requirements into structured, robust technical proposals and costings for rapid prototypes, proofs of concept, or full-scale systems. Process Optimization: Champion modern software best practices, balancing necessary engineering rigour with the agility required for diverse consultancy projects. Resource & Quality Management: Coordinate across departments to ensure optimal project staffing, while executing technical audits to maintain stellar delivery standards. What They Are Looking For The role requires a blend of strong people management, commercial awareness, and technical breadth. To be successful, candidates must bring: Consultancy/Fee-for-Service Background: Essential experience working within a technical consultancy or fee-for-service environment. This can be either as a manager or an IC. Embedded Software Roots: A strong foundational background in embedded software is required, alongside the technical breadth to converse fluently across DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML domains. Proven Formal Management: Direct experience acting as a formal line manager for a team, handling appraisals and performance development. Experience managing other managers is not required. Ambiguity Management: A proven ability to navigate ambiguous or loosely defined client briefs and confidently architect solutions and bids. Sector Exposure: Previous exposure to the Defence sector is highly advantageous, alongside the ability to secure strict UK Eyes Only Security Clearance. Why Join Them? Beyond a highly competitive salary, our client offers a vibrant, supportive, and social working environment. They genuinely invest in their people's career progression, providing the tools, autonomy, and stimulating projects needed to help individuals reach their maximum potential. The variety of interesting projects has kept many of the team engaged for many years and a strong average tenure.
Head of Software About the Business Our client is an industry-leading engineering and strategic technology consultancy dedicated to creating advanced, sustainable, and safer technologies. Operating across a highly diverse portfolio-ranging from defence and communications to cutting-edge healthcare-they pride themselves on an adaptive, inclusive, and collaborative culture where integrity and collective success drive everything they do. The Role Our client is searching for a technically astute leader to take the helm of their multidisciplinary software engineering department. Reporting directly to the executive engineering leadership, the successful candidate will oversee a talented group of engineers working across embedded systems, DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML. This is not a hands-on coding role; instead, it is a pivotal leadership position centered around people development, process refinement, and strategic commercial enablement. The individual will take full accountability for the department's capability growth, resource planning, and high-quality project delivery. Key responsibilities include: Departmental Leadership & Evolution: Shape, mentor, and scale a highly responsive, multi-disciplined team. You will own succession planning, talent development, and training investments. Commercial & Technical Sales Support: Partner with commercial teams to translate vague client requirements into structured, robust technical proposals and costings for rapid prototypes, proofs of concept, or full-scale systems. Process Optimization: Champion modern software best practices, balancing necessary engineering rigour with the agility required for diverse consultancy projects. Resource & Quality Management: Coordinate across departments to ensure optimal project staffing, while executing technical audits to maintain stellar delivery standards. What They Are Looking For The role requires a blend of strong people management, commercial awareness, and technical breadth. To be successful, candidates must bring: Consultancy/Fee-for-Service Background: Essential experience working within a technical consultancy or fee-for-service environment. This can be either as a manager or an IC. Embedded Software Roots: A strong foundational background in embedded software is required, alongside the technical breadth to converse fluently across DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML domains. Proven Formal Management: Direct experience acting as a formal line manager for a team, handling appraisals and performance development. Experience managing other managers is not required. Ambiguity Management: A proven ability to navigate ambiguous or loosely defined client briefs and confidently architect solutions and bids. Sector Exposure: Previous exposure to the Defence sector is highly advantageous, alongside the ability to secure strict UK Eyes Only Security Clearance. Why Join Them? Beyond a highly competitive salary, our client offers a vibrant, supportive, and social working environment. They genuinely invest in their people's career progression, providing the tools, autonomy, and stimulating projects needed to help individuals reach their maximum potential. The variety of interesting projects has kept many of the team engaged for many years and a strong average tenure.
TransUnion
City, Leeds
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Head of Product Operations to join our growing team. The Head of Product Operations leads the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of the regional product operations function, ensuring alignment with the organisation's overarching goals. This role is accountable for defining and delivering the product development roadmap, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving innovation across products and services within scope, time, and budget constraints. A key responsibility includes working with the LOB Directors and Product Managers to develop robust business cases to support new product investments and enhancements. The role also provides visionary leadership to a team of product owners, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and professional development. Day to Day You'll Be: Product Owner Leadership: Manage and develop a team of Product Owners. Oversee their responsibilities including: Acting as subject matter experts for their respective products Engaging and managing stakeholders Ensuring adherence to the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) Managing product risks and backlogs Leading backlog refinement and translating business requirements into acceptance criteria Maintaining product documentation and collateral Providing third-line support for product-related queries and issues Agile Release Train (ART) Management: Lead and manage the Agile Release Train (ART) for the UK Solutions Team, encompassing Credit, Fraud, Decisioning, and Data Loading domains. Ensure alignment of ART activities with strategic objectives and delivery timelines. Portfolio Prioritisation & Planning: Maintain a centralised and transparent list of ART priorities. Collaborate with product heads to define and sequence product development roadmaps in a logical and disciplined manner. Product Prioritisation Meetings: There are regular Product Prioritisation meetings which are co-ordinated with the Product Managers, Product Owners and Architects, to ensure that as well as functional enhancements, technical are also fed in. These priority lists are then used as the main feed for the Delivery Schedules. Product Performance & Insights: Deliver regular product performance reporting and dashboards, covering key metrics such as revenue, cost, usage, versioning, and quality. Use insights to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement. Product Operations Coordination: Collaborate with global Product Operations teams to ensure accurate alignment of product codes with the appropriate product families and provide timely updates for inclusion in global delivery reports. Solutions Strategy (3YP) Coordination: Manage the Solutions 3YP process annually, collaborating closing with the Solutions Leadership team, and lead the interlock process with Sales and Technology. Manage the process of quarterly review and reporting of progress of the run and grow initiatives. Infrastructure & Operations: Update meeting which provides updates on Infrastructure deliveries which is a key meeting for identifying things which are going to hit / impact product. Business Case Delivery for Emerging Solutions: Develop business cases and manage PDLC process for emerging solutions which are coming into the UK that do not align to an existing business line. Monthly Reporting: Monthly/quarterly update and KPI reporting for the Exec, co-ordinating with stakeholders across the business to complete. Quarterly Delivery Schedule Co-ordination: Ensure that the delivery schedules are co-ordinated and locked in each quarter, that impacting items across functional areas are aligned and considered, interlocking with all line of business leaders. Co-ordination / Setting up Cross Functional: Co-ordinating any items which require cross functional involvement (a right hand to the CPO for many activities). Product (Product Solutions) - Risk Management: Management of Risk Register and Monthly Attestation for the area. Committee Meeting Attendance: Represent Solutions at Operational Resilience subcommittee, Matrix Oversight Committee, PDC, PAC and EURMC. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven Leadership Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing product development teams, fostering collaboration and accountability. Product Development Expertise Strong background in delivering products within software development or infrastructure environments, with a focus on quality, scalability, and user value. Strategic Execution Track record of successfully defining and executing product development strategies and translating them into actionable roadmaps. Agile Methodologies Hands-on experience working within agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe), with a deep understanding of agile principles and practices. Financial Acumen Experience in setting and managing budgets, with the ability to monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with business objectives. Stakeholder Management Ability to influence decision makers and delivery teams at all levels of seniority to ensure delivery to plan and within budget, often negotiating across conflicting priorities. Methodical and Organised Running a portfolio of many products across several business lines and managing stakeholders globally requires meticulous attention to detail, rigorous application of effective processes and well organised systems. Desirable Skills & Experience: Technical Foundation Background in a technology-related discipline, enabling effective communication with technical teams and informed decision-making. Regulated Industry Background Experience working in regulated sectors, with an understanding of compliance, governance, and risk management requirements. Matrix Organisation Experience Comfortable operating within a matrixed environment, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and reporting lines. Service Management Familiarity Knowledge of service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), with an appreciation for operational excellence and service delivery standards. Market Awareness Understanding of the industries and markets in which TransUnion operates, including trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies click apply for full job details
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Head of Product Operations to join our growing team. The Head of Product Operations leads the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of the regional product operations function, ensuring alignment with the organisation's overarching goals. This role is accountable for defining and delivering the product development roadmap, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving innovation across products and services within scope, time, and budget constraints. A key responsibility includes working with the LOB Directors and Product Managers to develop robust business cases to support new product investments and enhancements. The role also provides visionary leadership to a team of product owners, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and professional development. Day to Day You'll Be: Product Owner Leadership: Manage and develop a team of Product Owners. Oversee their responsibilities including: Acting as subject matter experts for their respective products Engaging and managing stakeholders Ensuring adherence to the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) Managing product risks and backlogs Leading backlog refinement and translating business requirements into acceptance criteria Maintaining product documentation and collateral Providing third-line support for product-related queries and issues Agile Release Train (ART) Management: Lead and manage the Agile Release Train (ART) for the UK Solutions Team, encompassing Credit, Fraud, Decisioning, and Data Loading domains. Ensure alignment of ART activities with strategic objectives and delivery timelines. Portfolio Prioritisation & Planning: Maintain a centralised and transparent list of ART priorities. Collaborate with product heads to define and sequence product development roadmaps in a logical and disciplined manner. Product Prioritisation Meetings: There are regular Product Prioritisation meetings which are co-ordinated with the Product Managers, Product Owners and Architects, to ensure that as well as functional enhancements, technical are also fed in. These priority lists are then used as the main feed for the Delivery Schedules. Product Performance & Insights: Deliver regular product performance reporting and dashboards, covering key metrics such as revenue, cost, usage, versioning, and quality. Use insights to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement. Product Operations Coordination: Collaborate with global Product Operations teams to ensure accurate alignment of product codes with the appropriate product families and provide timely updates for inclusion in global delivery reports. Solutions Strategy (3YP) Coordination: Manage the Solutions 3YP process annually, collaborating closing with the Solutions Leadership team, and lead the interlock process with Sales and Technology. Manage the process of quarterly review and reporting of progress of the run and grow initiatives. Infrastructure & Operations: Update meeting which provides updates on Infrastructure deliveries which is a key meeting for identifying things which are going to hit / impact product. Business Case Delivery for Emerging Solutions: Develop business cases and manage PDLC process for emerging solutions which are coming into the UK that do not align to an existing business line. Monthly Reporting: Monthly/quarterly update and KPI reporting for the Exec, co-ordinating with stakeholders across the business to complete. Quarterly Delivery Schedule Co-ordination: Ensure that the delivery schedules are co-ordinated and locked in each quarter, that impacting items across functional areas are aligned and considered, interlocking with all line of business leaders. Co-ordination / Setting up Cross Functional: Co-ordinating any items which require cross functional involvement (a right hand to the CPO for many activities). Product (Product Solutions) - Risk Management: Management of Risk Register and Monthly Attestation for the area. Committee Meeting Attendance: Represent Solutions at Operational Resilience subcommittee, Matrix Oversight Committee, PDC, PAC and EURMC. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven Leadership Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing product development teams, fostering collaboration and accountability. Product Development Expertise Strong background in delivering products within software development or infrastructure environments, with a focus on quality, scalability, and user value. Strategic Execution Track record of successfully defining and executing product development strategies and translating them into actionable roadmaps. Agile Methodologies Hands-on experience working within agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe), with a deep understanding of agile principles and practices. Financial Acumen Experience in setting and managing budgets, with the ability to monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with business objectives. Stakeholder Management Ability to influence decision makers and delivery teams at all levels of seniority to ensure delivery to plan and within budget, often negotiating across conflicting priorities. Methodical and Organised Running a portfolio of many products across several business lines and managing stakeholders globally requires meticulous attention to detail, rigorous application of effective processes and well organised systems. Desirable Skills & Experience: Technical Foundation Background in a technology-related discipline, enabling effective communication with technical teams and informed decision-making. Regulated Industry Background Experience working in regulated sectors, with an understanding of compliance, governance, and risk management requirements. Matrix Organisation Experience Comfortable operating within a matrixed environment, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and reporting lines. Service Management Familiarity Knowledge of service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL), with an appreciation for operational excellence and service delivery standards. Market Awareness Understanding of the industries and markets in which TransUnion operates, including trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies click apply for full job details
