Head of Research and Development - £90,000-£100,000 London (Hybrid working - 2-3 days in London office)

A leading provider of digital transformation and managed services solutions, empowering businesses to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape, seek a Head of R&D to lead the product delivery.

Role Overview: We are seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Research and Development (R&D) to lead a dynamic team in a pivotal role which invloves being responsible for analysing key technical trends across various technology domains, guiding the business in prioritising development initiatives, and driving innovation to overcome technical challenges and enhance business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall R&D strategy in alignment with the company's vision and goals.
• Provide visionary leadership to the R&D team, setting clear objectives and guiding them towards successful outcomes.
• Support the production of business cases to justify investments in specific technology and product domains, ensuring a focus on business benefits and return on investment.
• Oversee and manage multiple research and development projects, ensuring efficiency, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Maintain a technology roadmap aligned with industry trends and market opportunities, guiding the team towards achieving long-term objectives.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in research and development, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects.
• Experience in a managerial or leadership role is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the communications industry, preferably with hands-on R&D engineering or development experience.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in relevant R&D fields, with familiarity with agile methodologies and innovation frameworks.
• Comfortable with data and analytics, able to take both a qualitative and quantitative approach to research.
• Disruptive and transformative thinker with a strong commercial judgement.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering results, apply with your CV now for immediate consideration as client is ready to interview ASAP!