Software & Cloud Services Director (UK)

Location: UK-Based | Seniority: Director | Type: Full-time | Competitive Salary + Executive Benefits

Lead the future of cloud and software innovation

Are you a visionary technology leader ready to define and drive the future of enterprise software and cloud services? We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Software & Cloud Services Director to oversee and elevate our UK portfolio.

In this pivotal role, you will report to the Managing Director - Software & Security and lead the software and cloud services agenda - spanning IT Asset Management (ITAM), FinOps, Enterprise Service Management (DAP), and pre-sales delivery strategy. Your mission: to deliver innovative, scalable, and commercially successful solutions that meet the evolving needs of our enterprise clients.

Role Overview

• Drive strategy, innovation, and operational excellence across software and cloud services portfolio.

• Lead cross-functional teams including Software Solution Pre-Sales, Delivery, and Service Management functions.

• Own the end-to-end delivery and development of ITAM, FinOps, DAP, and software solution initiatives.

• Build deep partnerships with leading software vendors and ecosystem partners to enhance go-to-market execution.

• Oversee service quality, margin optimisation, project delivery, and customer satisfaction.

• Inspire, coach, and lead high-performing teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Vision: Define long-term strategies to stay ahead of market trends and ensure technical alignment with business goals.

• Innovation & R&D: Champion research and development to continually evolve and improve software and services offerings.

• Go-to-Market Leadership: Develop use-case centric solutions, collaborate with vendors, and ensure successful execution through delivery partners.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee service performance metrics, pipeline acceleration, resource utilization, margin management, and forecasting.

• Pre-Sales & Delivery Alignment: Ensure scalable, consistent solution design and support for complex enterprise deals and delivery.

• Customer & Partner Engagement: Engage directly with C-suite clients and vendors to ensure exceptional outcomes and satisfaction.

• Leadership & Culture: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within enterprise software, IT services, or cloud technologies.

• Deep expertise across ITAM, FinOps, DAP, and enterprise service platforms.

• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate vision into operational delivery.

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills across cross-functional, technical environments.

• Experience working with major software vendors and ecosystem delivery partners.

• Excellent commercial acumen with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and margin improvements.

• A customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering measurable business value.

• Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills.

• Experience managing large budgets and leading successful digital transformation projects.

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