Director of Technology and Product

La Fosse Associates; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking company seeking a Director of Technology and Product. In this pivotal role, you will define and deliver a technology and product strategy that drives real-world impact. Leading cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, IT, Data, and Infrastructure, you will translate bold ideas into cutting-edge solutions. Your strategic mindset and exceptional leadership skills will foster a culture of innovation while ensuring technology aligns with business goals. If you are ready to champion agile methodologies and drive digital transformation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical or product leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering complex tech and product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute a forward-looking technology and product roadmap.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Product Strategy

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Cloud Technologies

IT Operations

Data Strategies

Communication Skills

Job description

Director of Technology and Product

Location: North East
Department: Technology & Product
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Contract – £700-850PD (role yet to be assessed for IR35)

The Role

An exciting opportunity to define and deliver the technology and product strategy that drives real-world impact. You’ll lead cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, IT, Data, and Infrastructure, translating bold ideas into cutting-edge solutions.

As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll collaborate across the business to ensure our technology aligns with strategic goals while fostering a culture of innovation and agility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set and execute a forward-looking technology and product roadmap

• Lead and inspire teams across development, product, IT, infrastructure, and data

• Oversee the full product lifecycle — from ideation to launch and beyond

• Champion agile methodologies and modern delivery practices

• Ensure robust, secure, and scalable technology operations

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritise strategic initiatives

• Drive data-led decision making and digital transformation

• Manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics across the function

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years in technical or product leadership roles,

• Proven track record delivering complex tech and product strategies

• Deep experience across software development, agile delivery, and IT operations

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance vision with execution

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align tech with business goals

• Experience with cloud, security frameworks (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+), and data strategies