Head of Technology & Strategy

La Fosse; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Head of Technology & Strategy to lead and shape the technical direction of a digital transformation programme. Based in Portsmouth, you will define strategic technology roadmaps and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates have leadership experience in high-security environments and a robust understanding of software engineering, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing cloud-native, scalable software solutions.
• Proven experience leading technology strategy and governance.
• Knowledge of modern development ecosystems and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical roadmap aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee development of secure digital solutions meeting compliance standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple teams.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Technologies

Technical Leadership

Software Development & DevSecOps

Security & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Agile & Digital Transformation

Tools

Python

TypeScript

React

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Tekton

Job description

Head of Technology & Strategy

Head of Technology & Strategy - Hybrid Working from Portsmouth - MUST BE SC CLEARED!! - £130,000 (Military/Defence experience is preferred but not essential)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Technology & Strategy to lead and shape the technical direction of a large-scale digital transformation programme. This role involves defining strategic technology roadmaps, ensuring governance, and embedding best practices in software engineering, data management, and security.

You will oversee the development and implementation of modern, scalable, and secure digital services while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and industry standards. As a key technical leader, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and external partners to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Governance: Define and drive the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and enterprise architecture principles.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Oversee the development of scalable and secure digital solutions, ensuring compliance with security, quality, and performance standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance across multiple teams, embedding best practices and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted technical advisor, influencing senior leadership and collaborating with external technology partners.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and governance requirements, proactively managing technical risks.
• Through-Life Service Enablement: Lead technology asset management, lifecycle planning, and modernization initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Best Practice Adoption: Champion modern software engineering, DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, and automation to improve efficiency and resilience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Technologies: Expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native, scalable software solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading technology strategy and governance in complex, high-security environments.
• Software Development & DevSecOps: Knowledge of modern development ecosystems, including Python, TypeScript, React, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation tools (GitHub Actions, Tekton).
• Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IT governance, and regulatory compliance within a highly regulated environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with senior leaders and technical teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Agile & Digital Transformation: Experience driving agile methodologies, modern software engineering practices, and technical change in large-scale digital programs.
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms such as Palantir Foundry and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience delivering technology solutions within the defence, public sector, or similarly regulated industries.
• Expertise in IT-OT integration and complex systems architecture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.