Product Engineering Director
- London
- £155,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Team Size: 40+ (Engineers, Product Owners, Client Tech Support)
Reports: 3 Direct ReportsOverview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of a global portfolio of AI-enabled and localisation-focused digital products. This is a high-impact leadership role combining strategic technology vision with hands-on guidance, and requiring deep expertise in AI technologies-particularly Google Vertex AI-along with the ability to inspire and direct a large, distributed team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a global engineering team of 41 via 3 direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.Own the technical architecture and make strategic build vs. buy decisions.Drive the adoption of AI technologies (GCP/Vertex AI) to enhance automation, quality, and speed.Champion modern engineering practices (Security, Agile, SDLC) across a multi-technology landscape.Oversee budgets using FinOps principles to ensure efficient cloud spending.Translate technical roadmaps into clear, compelling messages for business stakeholders.RequirementsProven experience in senior engineering or technology leadership roles.Strong hands-on technical background with a track record in AI-driven solutions, particularly GCP/Vertex AI.Experience managing diverse technology stacks (e.g., MLL, React, PHP, Perl; on-prem & cloud).Skilled in leading change within complex, global organisations.Excellent communication skills with high emotional intelligence.What's on OfferOpportunity to lead a global AI and automation transformation initiative.A strategic role shaping innovative digital products used worldwide.Work within a collaborative, fast-moving environment with significant influence.