Product Engineering Director

Director of Engineering - AI & Digital Products (Global)

Location: UK/Ireland (The role is remote with some global travel)
Team Size: 40+ (Engineers, Product Owners, Client Tech Support)
Reports: 3 Direct Reports

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of a global portfolio of AI-enabled and localisation-focused digital products. This is a high-impact leadership role combining strategic technology vision with hands-on guidance, and requiring deep expertise in AI technologies-particularly Google Vertex AI-along with the ability to inspire and direct a large, distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a global engineering team of 41 via 3 direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Own the technical architecture and make strategic build vs. buy decisions.

• Drive the adoption of AI technologies (GCP/Vertex AI) to enhance automation, quality, and speed.

• Champion modern engineering practices (Security, Agile, SDLC) across a multi-technology landscape.

• Oversee budgets using FinOps principles to ensure efficient cloud spending.

• Translate technical roadmaps into clear, compelling messages for business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in senior engineering or technology leadership roles.

• Strong hands-on technical background with a track record in AI-driven solutions, particularly GCP/Vertex AI.

• Experience managing diverse technology stacks (e.g., MLL, React, PHP, Perl; on-prem & cloud).

• Skilled in leading change within complex, global organisations.

• Excellent communication skills with high emotional intelligence.

What''s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a global AI and automation transformation initiative.

• A strategic role shaping innovative digital products used worldwide.

• Work within a collaborative, fast-moving environment with significant influence.

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