Head of Product Development

Picture More Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Head of Product Development

Location: you can be based in any of the following offices: Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford
Term: Permanent
Flexible Hybrid Working | UK Top 50 Law Firm | Strategic Tech Leadership Role

Salary: £60-65,000

Please note: You will be required to visit the Ipswich office 1 day per week which is expensed.

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Product Development to join an established Law Firm. You will lead their internal software development team and drive innovation across their digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Product Development Team.
• Define and execute a product and development strategy that aligns with business goals and enhances user experience.
• Champion best practices across DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and test automation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver scalable, impactful digital solutions.
• Drive the adoption of Microsoft Cloud technologies and M365 development tools including Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Canvas Apps.

About You:

• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience and 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Azure DevOps practices.
• Expertise in .NET, C#, React/JavaScript, microservices architecture, APIs, and automation frameworks.
• Confident communicator and team builder with a passion for delivering business-focused solutions.
• Proven experience leading projects through the full software development lifecycle in a complex environment.

What They Offer:

• 25 days holiday (rising to 30) plus Bank Holidays.
• Private healthcare with BUPA.
• Staff profit share and performance bonus schemes.
• Scottish Widows pension (5% employer / 5% employee).
• Enhanced parental leave and paid CSR day.
• Electric car scheme and subsidised gym membership.
• Flexible hybrid working and 'Dress for Your Day' policy.

Get in touch if you're keen!