Role: Head of Engineering & Digital Delivery
Role Type: Short Term Contract (3-4 Months+)
Start Date: Early / Mid-November
We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to step in for a short-term contract while our current Head is on personal leave. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader with a solid technical background who can manage a dynamic, fast-paced environment and drive multiple large-scale digital programs across multiple brands.
What you’ll do:
* Lead and manage a team of 70+ engineers across 7 squads, with potential scaling to nearly 100 as project funding expands.
* Oversee the delivery of key digital projects including web, hybrid apps, and multi-brand assets with a strong bias towards retail-focused solutions.
* Drive engineering excellence and ensure strong technical execution across solution architecture in every squad.
* Orchestrate and guide engineering efforts, bringing your deep technical expertise to the table, especially in Flutter and hybrid apps.
* Manage large-scale programs including app expansion into new markets and supply chain improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate closely with senior engineers, delivery managers, and solution architects to ensure optimal delivery, scalability, and alignment with business goals.
Key requirements:
* Extensive experience as a Head of Engineering or in a similar leadership role.
* Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of modern web technologies and app development (e.g., Flutter, hybrid apps, Java, .Net).
* Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams (70+ people), with a focus on agile delivery in cross-functional squads.
* Ability to lead technical architecture and deliver innovative solutions across multiple domains.
* Experience driving complex digital delivery programs within the retail sector.
* Familiarity with scaling teams and projects in response to project funding.
* Strong communicator and leader, comfortable being the orchestrator of technical solutions and delivery across multiple brands.
* Available to work in-office 3-4 days per week.
Why this role?
* You’ll step into a critical leadership role during a period of exciting growth and digital transformation.
* You’ll have the opportunity to influence and shape large-scale retail tech solutions, expanding across markets and optimizing supply chains.
* A dynamic and supportive environment, working closely with senior leaders who value innovation and results.
If you’re a seasoned engineering leader looking for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
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