Senior Director of Engineering Operations & Transformation

817 GPS Consumer Direct, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering Operations. In this role, you will drive enterprise-wide engineering excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with technology goals. Key responsibilities include overseeing high-impact programs, managing operational strategies, and preparing executive communications. Ideal candidates will have over 18 years of experience and deep technical fluency in infrastructure, security, and agile methodologies. This position offers an opportunity to shape operational strategy and foster innovation.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in engineering operations, technology strategy, or enterprise program leadership.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformations in complex environments.
• Deep technical fluency in infrastructure, security, compliance, and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for engineering operations.
• Oversee execution of high-impact programs and ensure delivery excellence.
• Prepare executive briefings and drive alignment on resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership presence

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical fluency in infrastructure

Agile delivery

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Confluence

Job description

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering Operations. In this role, you will drive enterprise-wide engineering excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with technology goals. Key responsibilities include overseeing high-impact programs, managing operational strategies, and preparing executive communications. Ideal candidates will have over 18 years of experience and deep technical fluency in infrastructure, security, and agile methodologies. This position offers an opportunity to shape operational strategy and foster innovation.