Head of Power Platform | North Yorkshire | Permanent | £100,000-£110,000 per annum
One of our clients in the insurance space is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Power Platform to lead a multi-disciplinary team and drive their technology transformation agenda. This is a permanent role based in York with a hybrid working model (2 days per week onsite). The role offers a unique opportunity to influence key technology platforms, implement innovative solutions, and contribute to a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.
Role Overview
- Location: North Yorkshire
- Flexibility: Hybrid working model (2 days per week onsite)
- Compensation: £100,000-£110,000
- Start Date: ASAP
Role Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of multiple Value Streams and critical technology initiatives.
- Coordinate with third-party software suppliers to manage relationships, resources, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, quality, and deadlines.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategically plan and manage the delivery of software solutions across teams and projects to align with broader business goals.
- Encourage a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and team ownership while fostering psychological safety.
- Assess and optimise team performance, identifying areas for improvement while maintaining compliance with architectural guidelines.
- Play a pivotal role in advancing the company's technology transformation, including the adoption of Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Over 5 years of experience in senior technology leadership, ideally within regulated sectors like insurance or financial services.
- Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams.
- Expertise in managing vendors, including contract negotiation and oversight.
- Strong background in delivering software solutions in regulated environments.
- Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical communication effectively.
- Proficient in both agile and waterfall delivery methodologies.
- Strong commercial insight, including experience managing budgets for change initiatives and operational services in multi-vendor settings.
- Strategic thinker with a proven ability to deliver impactful, long-term solutions.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and low-code/no-code platforms like Power Platform.
- Familiarity with AI-driven technologies and cloud-based solutions.
- Proven ability to drive cultural and organisational change in a delivery-focused environment.
Key Attributes
- Leadership: Skilled in building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Delivery Focus: Emphasises continuous delivery and working closely with the business to achieve outcomes.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a greenfield environment with the opportunity to build and shape teams.
- Stakeholder Management: Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across organizational levels.
Additional Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus two additional days.
- Four-week paid sabbatical after every five years of service.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Contributory pension and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth, including potential progression to CTO roles.
Interested? Please send your CV to daniel.davis@methodresourcing.co.uk for more details.
Head of Power Platform | North Yorkshire | Permanent | £100,000-£110,000 per annum
