Reporting to: Chief Technology Officer – Hiscox UK
Location: York
Type: Permanent
Introduction
IT at Hiscox operates as a strategic business partner as opposed to a more traditional support function and is central to the Hiscox strategy. The Head of Platform Delivery will lead and develop multi-disciplined teams – across analysts, configurators, software engineers, quality engineers, and agile delivery leads – to deliver consistent high-quality change in developing our core platforms.
What you will be doing:
1. Accountable for delivery for a number of Value Streams and key projects.
2. Manage technical relationships, staffing levels, task management, and deliverables of 3rd party software suppliers.
3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
4. Plan, prioritise and coordinate the delivery of software functionality across multiple teams and projects.
5. Provide effective and proactive support and expertise to programmes and projects.
6. Interpret and contextualise business requirements into actionable technology roadmaps.
7. Provide clear and consistent communication, feedback, and coaching to team members.
8. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer/delivery focus within teams.
9. Identify and manage risks and issues impacting delivery and quality.
10. Continuously monitor and evaluate performance and quality of software functions.
Required Experience
1. 5+ years in a senior Technology leadership role with extensive senior stakeholder engagement experience.
2. Significant experience leading multi-disciplined delivery teams.
3. Strong vendor management experience and knowledge of contracting.
4. Commercially astute with experience of developing technology and change-focused budgets.
5. Background in software delivery in a regulated environment, ideally Insurance.
6. Leadership experience with a proven track record in building high performing teams.
7. Experience of running multiple budgets and providing accurate forecasts.
Rewards
On top of a competitive salary, we also offer a wide range of benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave plus two Hiscox days.
* 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service.
* Company and personal performance-related bonus.
* Contributory pension.
* Other benefits include Christmas gift and 4 x life insurance.
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