Head of Product Development

Picture More Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead their software development team. This role involves driving innovation and aligning product strategies with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and leadership, particularly in Agile environments. The firm offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (rising to 30)

Private healthcare with BUPA

Staff profit share and performance bonus schemes

Scottish Widows pension (5% employer/5% employee)

Enhanced parental leave

Paid CSR day

Electric car scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Flexible hybrid working

"Dress for Your Day" policy

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Product Development Team.
• Define and execute a product and development strategy.
• Drive the adoption of Microsoft Cloud technologies.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Team Building

Tools

.NET

C#

React/JavaScript

Azure DevOps

Power Automate

Logic Apps

Canvas Apps

Job description

Head of Product Development

Location: You can be based in any of the following offices: Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford

Term: Permanent

Working Arrangement: Flexible Hybrid Working | UK Top 50 Law Firm | Strategic Tech Leadership Role

Salary: £60-65,000

Please note: You will be required to visit the Ipswich office 1 day per week, which is expensed.

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Product Development to join an established Law Firm. You will lead their internal software development team and drive innovation across their digital landscape.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Product Development Team
• Define and execute a product and development strategy that aligns with business goals and enhances user experience
• Champion best practices across DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and test automation
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver scalable, impactful digital solutions
• Drive the adoption of Microsoft Cloud technologies and M365 development tools including Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Canvas Apps

About You

• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience and 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Azure DevOps practices
• Expertise in .NET, C#, React/JavaScript, microservices architecture, APIs, and automation frameworks
• Confident communicator and team builder with a passion for delivering business-focused solutions
• Proven experience leading projects through the full software development lifecycle in a complex environment

What They Offer

• 25 days holiday (rising to 30) plus Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare with BUPA
• Staff profit share and performance bonus schemes
• Scottish Widows pension (5% employer/5% employee)
• Enhanced parental leave and paid CSR day
• Electric car scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Flexible hybrid working and "Dress for Your Day" policy

Get in touch if you're keen!