Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment.
We operate at scale, as part of a global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, developing innovative products and platforms for millions of customers worldwide.
We are serious about technology, prioritising flexibility to deliver the best products and tackle industry challenges. We empower individuals to bring their strengths and perspectives to our culture of belonging.
The Role
As a Head of Technology, you will work closely with partners to create and own roadmaps for your Engineering teams. You will collaborate with technology teams across different locations and time zones to create a vision for your area of responsibility. You will promote a culture of openness and clear feedback, enabling your teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software and focus on Operational Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop strategies with other heads to reduce bottlenecks and inefficiencies while promoting collaboration.
* Produce and deliver a strategic, technical vision while identifying gaps in ownership and negotiating who'll own them going forward.
* Define and deliver area strategy/vision for the next 2 years.
* Engage with colleagues inside and outside technology and with different ways of working to ensure that complex and cross-functional initiatives are delivered, dependencies are managed and continuous improvement is prioritised.
* Responsible for ensuring effective operational support in conjunction with all partners integrated with our Service Operations support organisation and customer support.
What You'll Bring
* A proven track record building and effectively delivering through teams in a collaborative manner.
* Experience defining and executing a strategic vision, working collaboratively and in partnership with stakeholders on shared goals.
* Focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder management to ensure that the department operates effectively.
* Experience defining and implementing software delivery best practices, agile delivery methodologies, and a proven track-record of continuously improving delivery pace while maintaining quality.
* Experience delivering technology solutions for internal customer-facing products in a high-energy, ambiguous environment.
* Experience supporting teams with software systems in production including on-call support with a relentless focus on improving the stability, availability and performance of those systems.
* A natural leader of people and a strong team player with a collaborative style; a proven track-record building and effectively delivering through teams.
* Strong communicator with a logical, structured, clear, credible and mature style. Capable of engaging non-technical audiences of different levels.
* You work collaboratively and in partnership with stakeholders on shared goals. Consistently seeks out and facilitates the sharing of others' ideas and perspectives and positively impacts the achievement of desired outcomes.
* You understand other perspectives and is not hesitant to adapt the approach to achieve a successful outcome. Mostly effective in managing change through applying insights from others and lessons learned from others.
* Creates a climate where people are curious, resilient, determined, learn, and adapt; handles and manages crises effectively; anticipates and shows the way forward during setbacks; builds energy in others to stay on track and push through.
* Demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of talent; recommends and supports development activities in preparation for future roles; invests time to coach and mentor others; builds and proactively manages development to ensure a pipeline of talent is in place; identifies and takes proactive steps to resolve current and future gaps in the talent pool and succession plan; is a talent magnet, capable of identifying, attracting, selecting and developing top talent.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our technology strategy and operations. We are looking for a seasoned leader with experience in technology leadership, software delivery, and talent development. If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.
At our company, we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.