Head of Digital Networks Product Group - Contract Opportunity
Location: Preston or Frimley (1-2 days onsite per week initially, potential to become fully remote)
Duration: 9 months
Rate: £71.45/hour (Umbrella, inside IR35, rate negotiable)
Clearance: BPSS required to start, SC in progress, UK Eyes Only
Are you an experienced leader in digital network services with a passion for delivering innovative, secure, and efficient solutions? A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Head of Digital Networks Product Group to take charge of a pivotal transformation within its digital infrastructure portfolio.
This high-impact contract role offers the opportunity to shape and lead a cutting-edge product group that is central to a multi-tiered, security-driven IT landscape, supporting mission-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the execution of a strategic roadmap for modern, software-defined networks across various security tiers.
* Build and manage a skilled internal and partner-led product team.
* Guide the development, transition, and optimisation of network services with a major external supplier.
* Own the full lifecycle of network products: budgeting, change management, risk/obsolescence, supplier management.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, security, and alignment with enterprise-wide digital goals.
* Prioritise, track, and deliver against demand while ensuring exceptional user experience and operational performance.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* 5+ years' experience in product management within network services.
* Expertise across LAN, WAN, and software-defined network technologies.
* Strong background in IT service and supplier management, particularly in complex, secure environments.
* Proven leadership experience, ideally working to SFIA level 6 or 7.
* Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira) and automation strategies.
* Outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* ITIL Practitioner certification.
* Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Additional Info:
* Candidates must be sole UK nationals only due to project requirements.
* This role is subject to BPSS clearance with SC clearance in progress.
* Excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant programme driving digital transformation in a secure, agile environment.
Ready to lead a high-performing team through complex transformation while driving digital excellence?
Apply today or get in touch to learn more about this unique opportunity.
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