Global Head Of Software Development

Norton Blake; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing procurement firm is seeking a Global Head of Software Development to shape its technology strategy across US, Europe, and Asia. This senior role involves managing large distributed engineering teams and is key to driving platform evolution. Successful candidates will have proven leadership experience in SaaS and technology integration, along with strong stakeholder management skills. This position is remote and offers a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership at scale (75-100+ engineers), ideally across global distributed teams.
• Strong background in SaaS, MarTech, procurement platforms, or large-scale tech-enabled services.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, modern development practices, and Microsoft technology stack.
• Track record in technology integration.
• Experience driving compliance and governance in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the global technology strategy across creative production and procurement operations.
• Lead distributed engineering teams (c.100+ engineers across the US, EU, and APAC).
• Manage P&L and budgets for global engineering operations.
• Drive technology integrations, platform consolidations, and data migrations during acquisitions.
• Ensure technology meets security and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the CTO and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership at scale

SaaS background

Software architecture knowledge

Executive stakeholder engagement

Technology integration

Job description

Global Head of Software Development, Remote, Perm

My client, a global leader in marketing procurement, are looking for a Global Head of Software Development to shape and deliver their technology strategy across the US, Europe, and Asia.

This senior leadership role is pivotal in scaling engineering capability, driving platform evolution, and supporting growth. You'll be responsible for building distributed teams, setting the product and vendor strategy, and taking Embedded technology platforms to a standalone, client-ready product offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the global technology strategy across creative production and procurement operations.
• Lead distributed engineering teams (c.100+ engineers across the US, EU, and APAC),
• Manage P&L and budgets for global engineering operations, including vendor and outsourcing partnerships.
• Drive technology integrations, platform consolidations, and data migrations during acquisitions.
• Ensure technology meets security and compliance requirements (SOC2, ISO, client audits).
• Collaborate closely with the CTO and executive stakeholders, influencing board-level decisions and representing technology with clients.
• Shape the roadmap to evolve existing platforms into scalable, standalone products.

Experience Required

• Proven leadership at scale (75-100+ engineers), ideally across global distributed teams.
• Strong background in SaaS, MarTech, procurement platforms, or large-scale tech-enabled services.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, modern development practices, and Microsoft technology stack.
• Track record in technology integration.
• Executive stakeholder management, with the ability to engage C-suite, board, and client audiences.
• Experience driving compliance and governance in enterprise environments.

Global Head of Software Development, Remote, Perm