The OpportunityNigel Wright are delighted to be partnering with Fairstone, a full-service wealth management house in the search for a Head of Technology Development. Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, this role will be responsible for managing the Software Development and Architecture for the group, providing both technical and people leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the role and department, bringing best practice and solutions on the art of what is possible. This role will be based at their Doxford Park, Sunderland HQAbout FairstoneFounded in 2008 with the aim of building long-term relationships and providing holistic advice to fit in with peoples busy lifestyles and incorporating one of the UK's largest Chartered financial planning firms, their team of financial advisers offer independent financial advice, including mortgage protection, investment management and estate planning services. Headquartered in Sunderland with their flagship site at Doxford Park, Fairstone have a national presence with over 55 sites across the UK and growing. On a continuous period of ambitious growth, this is an exciting time to join the organisation. Fairstone offer their clients independent whole of the market advice with unrestricted choice whilst delivering intelligent solutions with no lower wealth limits or exit penalties. Their difference in the market and their commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes has resulted in Fairstone continuing to carry a Defacto 5 star rating for their core managed investment portfolios and a client satisfaction rating of 98^ measured independently by Trustpilot.Technology is at the heart of the organisation and investing in technology is a strategic priority to ensure that advisers have the platform for success. ResponsibilitiesYou will oversee all aspects of Technology delivery. As an experienced technology delivery specialist, you will manage the Software Engineering team and drive the creation, prioritisation and delivery of all technology-related initiatives and projects for the organisation.

Managing and leading a team of technology professionals, including software developers and other IT specialists both onshore and near shore
Develop architectural roadmaps that translate business and technical requirements into actionable strategies to meet business objectives, documenting all solution architecture designs and analyses.
Generate architectural designs that guide and contextualise the development of solutions across products, services, projects and systems, including applications, technologies, processes and information.
Analyse business drivers and capabilities (both present and future) to determine corresponding enterprise solution designs and necessary changes to achieve desired business outcomes
Efficiently allocating resources, including budget and personnel to meet project and organisational goals
Identifying and mitigating technology-related risks.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as, other business areas, regulatory bodies and vendors
Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the success and effectiveness of technology delivery projects.
Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency in technology delivery processes

Key Requirements

Experience in managing software development and delivery teams
Experience in solution / enterprise architecture
Deep understanding of the SDLC, technical experience with .Net, SQL, Python or Java would be beneficial
Experience managing 3rd party suppliers and near shore resources
Highly motivated
Shows initiative, is solution orientated and enjoys autonomy

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