Head of Digital Networks Product Group

Head of Digital Networks Product Group - Contract Opportunity

Location: Preston or Frimley (1-2 days onsite per week initially, potential to become fully remote)
Duration: 9 months
Rate: £70.16/hour (Umbrella, inside IR35, rate negotiable)
Clearance: BPSS required to start, SC in progress, UK Eyes Only

Are you an experienced leader in digital network services with a passion for delivering innovative, secure, and efficient solutions? A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking a Head of Digital Networks Product Group to take charge of a pivotal transformation within its digital infrastructure portfolio.

This high-impact contract role offers the opportunity to shape and lead a cutting-edge product group that is central to a multi-tiered, security-driven IT landscape, supporting mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of a strategic roadmap for modern, software-defined networks across various security tiers.
• Build and manage a skilled internal and partner-led product team.
• Guide the development, transition, and optimisation of network services with a major external supplier.
• Own the full lifecycle of network products: budgeting, change management, risk/obsolescence, supplier management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, security, and alignment with enterprise-wide digital goals.
• Prioritise, track, and deliver against demand while ensuring exceptional user experience and operational performance.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in product management within network services.
• Expertise across LAN, WAN, and software-defined network technologies.
• Strong background in IT service and supplier management, particularly in complex, secure environments.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally working to SFIA level 6 or 7.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira) and automation strategies.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and strategic thinking abilities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• ITIL Practitioner certification.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Additional Info:

• Candidates must be sole UK nationals only due to project requirements.
• This role is subject to BPSS clearance with SC clearance in progress.
• Excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant programme driving digital transformation in a secure, agile environment.

Ready to lead a high-performing team through complex transformation while driving digital excellence?
Apply today or get in touch to learn more about this unique opportunity.