Head of Product Engineering (Retail)
Job Description
Head of Product Engineering Retail Hybrid | PermanentReady to lead engineering at scale ClearCourse is looking for a Head of Product Engineering Retail to lead the largest and most technically diverse engineering vertical across our SaaS portfolio. You'll oversee 9 products spanning 6 technology stacks , leading Product Technical Leads while shaping the future of our engineering organisation.This is more than a leadership roleit's an opportunity to influence strategy, drive AI adoption, improve engineering standards, and play a key part in the evolution of one of the UK's fastest-growing software groups.What you'll be doing:Lead and develop Product Technical Leads across a diverse engineering portfolioOwn engineering capacity, delivery, and performance across multiple productsDrive engineering excellence, consistency, and AI-assisted developmentPartner with senior leaders to shape technology strategy and product prioritiesChampion continuous improvement, scalable engineering practices, and technical innovationHelp shape the future structure of our Retail engineering function as the business continues to growRequirementsWe're looking for an experienced engineering leader who combines technical credibility with commercial thinking.You'll bring:Proven experience leading software engineering teams in a product-led environmentStrong technical background with the ability to challenge and support senior engineersExperience managing multiple products or engineering teams simultaneouslyA track record of developing high-performing technical teamsStrong stakeholder management and strategic planning skillsA passion for modern engineering practices and AI-enabled software developmentDesirable:Experience within a PE-backed or multi-product SaaS businessKnowledge of AI development tools such as Cursor or Claude CodeExperience leading engineering teams through organisational change or acquisitionsBenefitsCompetitive salary + benefits25 days holiday + your birthday offPrivate medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash planLife assurance & income protectionEnhanced parental leave & family wellbeing supportPerkbox discounts & perksGenerous pension contributionsHybrid working with flexibilityOngoing learning, leadership development & career progressionReady to make an impact? This is a rare opportunity to lead one of ClearCourse's most important engineering functions, influencing technology strategy across a diverse SaaS portfolio while developing exceptional engineering talent.If you're an engineering leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ