Head of Engineering Department
Posted 2 days ago by Go Vertical ICM
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of Engineering at Go Vertical ICM is a contractual role focused on leading engineering execution for innovation and product development initiatives. This position requires a strong engineering leader capable of managing complex projects while ensuring effective communication and alignment across teams. The role is remote, with a preference for candidates in the UK and EU, but is open to global applications. Candidates must be available to accommodate U.S. time zones for consistent collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end engineering execution across assigned programs, from technical planning through delivery
- Establish and manage delivery cadence, milestones, documentation, and risk controls
- Provide technical oversight to ensure feasibility, reliability, and scalability
- Coordinate cross-functionally to align engineering outputs with program objectives, timelines, and constraints
- Maintain clear stakeholder communication and decision documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects
- Strong operational discipline (planning, prioritization, quality gates, and structured execution)
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication
- Ability to lead distributed teams and operate effectively across time zones
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Go Vertical ICM is recruiting a Head of Engineering to support our growing portfolio of innovation and product development initiatives. This is a contractual, project-based engagement, designed for an engineering leader who can drive execution with rigor, clarity, and accountability in a fast-moving environment.
Reporting line This position will report directly to the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) .
Location & time zones Remote | Open worldwide (UK and EU outreach first; global applications welcome) Required availability to accommodate U.S. time zones (consistent working overlap expected)
Engagement structure Contract / Project-based (scope defined per engagement) Potential for continued project assignments based on performance and business needs
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end engineering execution across assigned programs, from technical planning through delivery
- Establish and manage delivery cadence, milestones, documentation, and risk controls
- Provide technical oversight to ensure feasibility, reliability, and scalability
- Coordinate cross-functionally to align engineering outputs with program objectives, timelines, and constraints
- Maintain clear stakeholder communication and decision documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects
- Strong operational discipline (planning, prioritization, quality gates, and structured execution)
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication
- Ability to lead distributed teams and operate effectively across time zones
Application process Qualified candidates are invited to message us with: Resume / LinkedIn profile Summary of relevant leadership experience and project scope Location and time zone overlap with U.S. working hours Portfolio or examples of prior delivery outcomes (where available) #Hiring #HeadOfEngineering #EngineeringLeadership #RemoteWork #ContractRole #ProjectManagement #USJobs#UKJobs #EUJobs #GlobalHiring #GoVerticalICM