Strategic Technical Program Director – Cloud & Data

twentysix; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & Hybrid options

Career development

Health benefits

International mobility

Job summary

Valtech is seeking a Technical Program Director to lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs within public sector environments. This senior, strategic leadership role sits at the intersection of engineering, data and product strategy, requiring deep technical fluency and executive presence.

You will shape roadmaps, KPIs and governance, drive data-informed decision making, and ensure scalable, cloud-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading technical programs, platforms, or engineering initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-stream programs in a client-facing or consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and enterprise system delivery.
• Experience driving data-informed programs, including experimentation and performance measurement.
• Professional level GCP certification is mandatory.
• Deep familiarity with Google cloud platforms and modern architectures.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including executive-level communication.
• Certifications in cloud or program management (e.g., GCP, PMP, SAFe).
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead large, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution and delivery.
• Define program vision, success metrics, and KPIs aligned with business and technical goals.
• Partner with engineering, product, and data leadership to shape roadmaps and priorities.
• Act as a strategic advisor, influencing long-term product and platform direction.
• Drive data-informed decision-making, including experimentation strategies and measurement frameworks.
• Ensure programs leverage robust analytics, tracking, and reporting frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for optimization through quantitative analysis and performance insights.
• Guide teams in building scalable, data-driven platforms and systems.
• Oversee multiple workstreams, managing timelines, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
• Establish governance with executive reporting, cadence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure delivery against quality, scope, and timeline expectations.
• Proactively identify and resolve blockers across teams.
• Provide oversight on architecture, scalability, and system design in cloud environments.
• Review and challenge technical decisions to ensure best practices.

Skills

Technical program leadership

Large-scale programs

Software development lifecycle

Data-informed programs

Executive communication

Cloud architectures

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

GCP certification

Google Cloud Platform

PMP

SAFe

Job description

Valtech is seeking a Technical Program Director to lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs within public sector environments. This senior, strategic leadership role sits at the intersection of engineering, data and product strategy, requiring deep technical fluency and executive presence.

You will shape roadmaps, KPIs and governance, drive data-informed decision making, and ensure scalable, cloud-enabled solutions.