Job Description
Head of Quality Engineering / Yorkshire 3x week / £150,000 + BonusWe're supporting a confidential organisation undergoing one of the largest technology transformation programmes in its history and are looking to appoint a senior Head of Quality Engineering to lead quality strategy across a highly complex enterprise environment.This is a critical leadership role overseeing both internal quality engineering capability and a large offshore QE operation delivered through a strategic external partner.The programme itself is focused on large-scale platform modernisation, legacy system replacement, systems integration, and enterprise-wide transformation. As delivery scales significantly, the organisation is looking for an experienced QE leader capable of bringing strong governance, structure, and leadership across a fast-moving and high-visibility environment.What do we need from you?Proven experience operating as a Head of Quality Engineering or equivalent senior QE leadership roleExperience leading enterprise-scale quality engineering functionsStrong experience across onshore/offshore delivery modelsExperience working with offshore teams based in IndiaAbility to define and govern enterprise QE strategy and operating modelsExperience operating within large-scale transformation programmesStrong stakeholder management and communication capabilityComfortable operating with executive leadership, risk, and assurance functionsExperience managing supplier-led or third-party QE delivery environmentsUnderstanding of complex systems integration and legacy modernisation programmesThe RoleAs Head of Quality Engineering, you'll own and shape the QE strategy across a major transformation programme.You'll lead internal QE capability while providing strategic oversight across a large offshore delivery function, ensuring quality standards, governance, assurance, and operational effectiveness are fit for purpose across the wider programme.The role requires someone capable of balancing delivery pace, governance, stakeholder confidence, and quality outcomes within a highly visible transformation environment.You'll work closely with senior leadership, programme delivery teams, suppliers, and assurance functions to drive consistency, maturity, and confidence across the overall QE approach.A key part of the role will involve improving collaboration and operating models across distributed onshore and offshore teams.Key Focus AreasDefine and lead the QE strategy across the transformation programmeLead and develop internal quality engineering capabilityProvide oversight and governance across offshore QE delivery teamsDrive quality standards, assurance, and operational effectivenessImprove collaboration across onshore and offshore delivery teamsPartner with leadership, delivery, risk, and assurance stakeholdersSupport programme confidence through effective QE governance and reportingEnsure quality engineering supports delivery at pace across a complex environmentWhat's in it for you?Opportunity to lead QE across a major enterprise transformation programmeSignificant executive visibility and strategic influenceLarge-scale, complex technology environmentOpportunity to shape operating models and delivery maturityLong-term transformation roadmap with substantial investmentHigh-impact leadership role with genuine ownership and influenceThis role requires regular onsite collaboration due to the scale, complexity, and stakeholder engagement involved.If you'd like to hear more, please apply with your latest CV for a confidential discussion onHead of Quality Engineering / Yorkshire 3x week / £150,000 + BonusTPBN1_UKTJ