HEAD OF SOFTWARE | Must be eligible for security clearance!Location: CambridgeshireWorking Environment: Hybrid
We're partnering with a local tech consultancy who are at a pivotal stage in their journey, with growth driven by the delivery of cutting-edge, high-quality products across multiple sectors, and looking for a Head of Software to step into a strategic leadership role where your impact will directly shape the company's growth trajectory.
Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, you'll lead and scale a multidisciplinary software function of circa 25 engineers (and growing), including managers and individual contributors. This role blends technical leadership, people management, customer engagement, and operational excellence.
Key Reposonsibilities:
* Lead & grow a high-performing team across software, firmware, DSP, FPGA, AI/ML
* Develop and mentor leaders, managing managers and driving capability across the function
* Drive process excellence, implementing robust, scalable software engineering practices
* Ensure delivery quality, maintaining high standards across varied project types (from prototypes to production systems)
* Partner with customers, supporting technical sales, bids, and ongoing relationships
* Oversee project planning & resourcing, ensuring the right skills are aligned to delivery needs
* Contribute to strategic growth, aligning engineering output with business goals
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience leading software teams in a consultancy or fee-for-service environment
* A track record of scaling teams and implementing rigorous, effective engineering processes
* Strong line management experience, including managing managers.
* Succesful background in developing software products with a broad technical understanding across:
- Firmware
- Cloud & applications
- Testing & quality
- AI/ML (desirable)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills- The ability to obtain security clearance.