Head of Software Engineering, 3rd PartyPermanent - Full Time
Location: GB
Job Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 26th January 2025
THE ROLEThe BBC's Product Engineering function is looking to appoint a Head of Engineering for 3rd Party to play a key role in the engineering of the BBC's audience-facing digital products and a best-in-class engineering culture.
Main ResponsibilitiesAs Head of Software Engineering for 3rd Party you will drive the high standards and consistent execution of large third party software engineering teams across multiple locations, onshore and nearshore, leading change and improvement across the board and working closely with peers in Engineering & Architecture to shape the technical vision of our overall digital estate.
Your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Manage the 3rd party technical partnerships, onshore and nearshore development teams on behalf of Engineering, accountable for quality, cost, and reporting controls.Own supplier relationships specific to engineering for externally provided technical software, libraries, and development tooling.Be a visible and accessible leader to a large and diverse team, responsible for the culture, behaviours, and engagement.Define a technical vision and strategy aligned with product goals, collaborating with peers across Engineering & Architecture.Align the development approach with the overall BBC Engineering strategy.Drive improvements in continuous delivery/integration practices and develop cloud practices.Ensure operational excellence and availability of our products to the audience.Ensure tech evolves and teams are enabled to deliver effectively and efficiently.Adhere to software engineering best practices across teams.Provide exceptional people leadership including performance management, talent development, and resource planning.Manage stakeholders proactively at Senior Leader level across Product Group and the BBC.Engage cross-disciplinarily, leading by example on collaborative problem solving.Contribute to the Engineering Leadership team and the broader Product Group leadership community.Support the Director, Product Engineering – Enablement by delivering technical initiatives and reporting as needed.Are You The Right Candidate?The ideal candidate will evidence the following skills and experience:
Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams at scale across multiple locations, working closely with 3rd party partnerships.A digital leader with gravitas to work effectively with senior colleagues and inspire a large engineering team.Ability to present to and influence C-Level colleagues.A team player who can coach, develop, and mentor the engineering community.A behavioural role model for the BBC's values.Experience of agile software delivery at scale with a strong view of what good looks like with respect to continuous delivery.Knowledge of cloud computing and micro-service architectures across multiple application domains.Ability to travel across the UK and internationally as needed.Package DescriptionBand: F
Contract type: 1 x continuing (permanent) role
Location: London (hybrid working) with travel across the UK and internationally.
Career Path Framework job pay range: up to £148,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
About the BBCWe're happy to discuss flexible working.
Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application.
Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges.Unrivalled training and development opportunities through our in-house Academy.Benefits – competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care, gym, and more.Diversity matters at the BBC.
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