Lead Product Engineer – Higher Education (Hybrid, London)
Are you a senior product engineering leader who thrives on transformation?
A prestigious London-based university (Zone 2) is undergoing a major digital change programme and is looking for an experienced
Lead Product Engineer
to help shape the future of its IT & Digital Services.
This newly created position offers the chance to rebuild trust with stakeholders, coach a motivated engineering team, and influence how technology supports over 7,500 students and staff every year.
What You'll Do
* Lead and mentor a team of Product Engineers, building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
* Oversee end-to-end delivery of technical and digital products, from roadmap to rollout.
* Work closely with Product Owners, Architects and Analysts to align products with strategic goals.
* Champion DevOps and agile practices to improve delivery and support.
* Shape the approach to ethical AI, automation and emerging technologies in a university setting.
What We're Looking For
* Proven track record delivering and supporting digital products at scale.
* Strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills – especially coaching and mentoring.
* Experience with DevOps, CI/CD and agile methodologies.
* Comfortable operating in an evolving, fast-changing environment.
* Knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint) desirable.
(Experience in higher education is helpful but not essential.)
Why Join
* Salary:
£70,000 +
generous pension
(14% employer contribution).
* Hybrid working:
typically only ~2 days per month on site in Zone 2.
* Be part of a high-profile transformation with visible impact on teaching, research and student experience.
* Inclusive and supportive culture, with access to staff networks, professional development, and university-style perks (discounts, facilities, libraries).
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys stakeholder engagement, team coaching and making real change happen, we'd love to hear from you.