Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment.We operate at scale. As part of Flutter Entertainment, we play an essential role in the Group's goal of becoming the global leader in online sports betting and i Gaming, developing innovative products and platforms for over 14 million monthly customers worldwide.We are serious about Tech. We are problem-solvers with big ambitions, keeping a people‐first mindset at the core of our work. We prioritise flexibility as we strive to deliver the best technological products and tackle the greatest industry challenges.Recognising that everyone brings their own strengths, backgrounds and new perspectives, we empower you to be yourself. That uniqueness shapes the culture of belonging we are so proud of.The RoleAs a Head of Technology, you'll be working closely with your partners to prioritise, create and own roadmaps for your Engineering teams to work from. You'll be working with your technology teams across different locations and time zones to create a vision for your area of responsibility. You'll promote a culture of openness and clear feedback. You'll enable your teams to deliver high quality, scalable software and emphasise a focus on Operational Excellence and help solve cross‐vertical problems by designing and developing capabilities that fulfil overlapping needs.What You'll Be DoingDeliveryDevelop strategies with other heads to reduce bottlenecks and inefficiencies while promoting collaborationProduce and deliver a strategic, technical vision while identifying gaps in ownership and negotiating who'll own them going forwardDefine and deliver area strategy/vision for our next 2 yearsEngage 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 prioritisedResponsible for ensuring effective operational support in conjunction with all partners integrated with our Service Operations support organisation and customer supportPeopleAttract the best talent into the tribeAssure that our talent is continuously developed, motivated and engaged, ensuring that high performers are continuously challenged and provided with new opportunities, and poor performers are managed up or outResponsible for championing every success from the TribeDrive a culture of continuous improvement within the Technology teams and evolve our agile/scrum delivery processesStability and performanceAssure the right performance and stability of all the components and systemsLiaising with partners and regulatory bodies to establish and follow an effective release processWhat You'll BringA proven track record building and effectively delivering through teams in a collaborative mannerExperience defining and executing a strategic vision, working collaboratively and in partnership with our stakeholders on shared goalsFocus on continuous improvement and stakeholder management to ensure that the department operates effectivelyExperience defining and implementing software delivery best practices, agile delivery methodologies, and a proven track‐record of continuously improving delivery pace while maintaining qualityExperience delivering technology solutions for internal customer‐facing products in a high‐energy, ambiguous environmentExperience supporting teams with software systems in production including on‐call support with a relentless focus on improving the stability, availability and performance of those systemsA natural leader of people and a strong team player with a collaborative style; a proven track‐record building and effectively delivering through teamsStrong communicator with a logical, structured, clear, credible and mature style. Capable of engaging non‐technical audiences of different levelsYou work collaboratively and in partnership with our stakeholders on shared goals. Consistently seeks out and facilitates the sharing of others' ideas and perspectives and positively impacts the achievement of desired outcomesYou 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 othersCreates 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 throughDemonstrates 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 talentThis is what you should have. What do we have, you ask? Well...you can check our amazing perks & benefits right here!So ... are you in?Equal opportunitiesAt Blip, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking, and working to apply. We are committed to including everyone regardless of race, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation and religion. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.If you need any adjustments to apply for the position and to ensure this role aligns with your needs, please send an email to accommodations@blip.pt.We will only respond to inquiries related to disabilities.