About this role
Salary: £90,000 - 105,000 per year
Requirements: Significant experience leading software product developmentStrong track record of owning product vision, roadmap and deliveryExperience taking a software product from concept or early stage through to launchGood understanding of software architecture, development and modern SaaS platformsTechnical credibility to work effectively with software developers and development partnersExperience leading software development teams, directly or through external partnersStrong commercial and customer awareness, including understanding why a product should be built as well as howExcellent decision-making and stakeholder management skillsConfidence working autonomously and taking ownership in an entrepreneurial environmentUnderstanding of how AI is increasingly used in software development and product deliveryEnough technical understanding to set direction, challenge technical decisions, work effectively with developers and understand the implications of technology choices; hands-on development experience is not requiredExperience in SaaS, IoT, connected devices, telematics, video, streaming or other real-time data environments would be advantageous; direct fleet or telematics experience is not essential Responsibilities: Own the vision, roadmap and ongoing development of the new software productTake end-to-end accountability for establishing and delivering the new software verticalTranslate customer, market and commercial requirements into a clear product directionSet technical direction and make recommendations on architecture, platforms and technologyLead and manage the relationship with the external software development partnerDefine requirements, priorities, technical standards and delivery expectationsEnsure software development is delivered effectively, to appropriate standards of quality, scalability and securityWork with hardware and technology partners to integrate connected devices into the software platformLead product development from early concept and MVP through to a commercially successful productWork with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and continually improve the productBuild and lead internal software and product capability as the business growsKeep up to date with developments in software development and AI-assisted development toolsProvide technical and product leadership to the wider business and senior leadership team Technologies: AIHardwareIoTSecurityCTOSupport More:
We are recruiting for a full-time, permanent Head of Technology & Product in Birmingham, with a salary of £90,000–£105,000 plus a performance-related bonus. We are an established, growing technology business with a position in the fleet safety and vehicle technology market. We are investing in a new software platform focused on connected vehicles, video and fleet data, creating a start-up-like opportunity within an established organisation supported by existing customers and industry expertise. We offer the successful candidate autonomy to shape the product and technology choices, establish the development approach and build a new software business with genuine accountability for its success.
last updated 40 week of 2026