Senior Director, Product & Engineering Enablement

IFS; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS is seeking an exceptional leader to build and lead the next generation Product & Engineering Enablement function in an AI-enabled world. Reporting to the COO, Product and Customer, you will design and evolve the operating system that enables teams to perform at their best, combining technology, data and operating model thinking to deliver customer and business outcomes.

You will shape strategy with senior leaders and roll up your sleeves to build capabilities, modernise services and drive

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a clear vision for Product & Engineering Enablement aligned to organisational priorities.
• Shape the future operating model by identifying opportunities to simplify, modernise and automate how teams work.
• Champion an AI-first mindset, embedding intelligent automation and data-driven decision making into everyday ways of working.
• Lead the strategy, governance and evolution of the tooling landscape supporting Product, Engineering and Platform teams.
• Develop product data and insight capabilities that empower teams to make better decisions.
• Accelerate the responsible adoption of AI across Product, Engineering and Platform.
• Establish effective governance and optimisation of technology spend.
• Own the continuous evolution of how Product, Engineering and Platform teams operate
• Build a culture focused on learning, simplification and measurable improvement.
• Use data, feedback and emerging technology to remove friction, improve productivity and enhance the experience of Product, Engineering and Platform teams.

Job description

We’re looking for an exceptional leader to build and lead the next generation Product & Engineering Enablement function.This is not a traditional Product Operations role. It is an opportunity to redefine how a modern Product, Engineering and Platform organisation operates in an AI-enabled world.Reporting to the COO, Product and Customer, you will design and continuously evolve the operating system that enables our teams to perform at their best. You’ll combine technology, data, AI, operating model and commercial thinking to create an environment where teams can focus on delivering exceptional customer and business outcomes.You will be equally comfortable shaping strategy with senior leaders and rolling up your sleeves to build new capabilities, modernise existing services and lead transformation.

• Create and deliver a clear vision for Product & Engineering Enablement aligned to organisational priorities.
• Shape the future operating model by identifying opportunities to simplify, modernise and automate how teams work.
• Champion an AI-first mindset, embedding intelligent automation and data-driven decision making into everyday ways of working.
• Lead the strategy, governance and evolution of the tooling landscape supporting Product, Engineering and Platform teams.
• Develop product data and insight capabilities that empower teams to make better decisions.
• Accelerate the responsible adoption of AI across Product, Engineering and Platform.
• Establish effective governance and optimisation of technology spend.
• Own the continuous evolution of how Product, Engineering and Platform teams operate
• Build a culture focused on learning, simplification and measurable improvement.
• Use data, feedback and emerging technology to remove friction, improve productivity and enhance the experience of Product, Engineering and Platform teams.
• Continuously challenge existing practices and identify opportunities to increase organisational effectiveness.

Additional Information:

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.