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Company Description
CPS is an independent global provider of customer-focused, end-to-end, data-driven cash management solutions, partnering with organizations to safeguard their reputation, optimize efficiency, and protect investments. The company delivers complete cash center consultancy, data and software solutions, and sorting machines, supported by a global service team serving central banks, commercial processors, retailers, and banknote printworks worldwide. CPS’s integrated solutions give customers full control and visibility of banknotes and ownership of banknote data throughout the entire cash cycle, from production to destruction. With a presence in over 100 countries and more than 60 years of industry experience, CPS offers tailored, future-proof solutions backed by local presence, global expertise, and flexible service packages.
Role Description
The Head of Engineering is a full-time, on-site role based in Basingstoke and reporting to the CTO. They will be responsible for leading and developing the engineering organization that supports CPS’s cash management solutions. This role oversees engineering strategy, delivery, and resource planning, ensuring that software and hardware products meet quality, security, and regulatory standards. The Head of Engineering will manage and mentor the global engineering team, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement across development, testing, and deployment processes.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Collaborating with the CTO, marketing department to ensure of aligning engineering roadmaps with business goals.
- Managing complex projects and budgets.
- Ensuring effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The role also involves:
- Fostering innovation.
- Supporting customer-focused solution design.
- Contributing to long-term technology direction.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership capabilities with skills in Team Management and Team Leadership to guide and develop diverse engineering teams.
- Proven experience in Engineering Management, including overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering functions and scaling processes and teams.
- Demonstrated Project Management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver complex programs on time and within budget.
- Solid background in Software Development, including modern development practices, architecture principles, and lifecycle management.
- Experience in enterprise or industrial solutions.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with product, operations, and customer-facing teams, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences across the world.
- Track record of implementing engineering best practices and driving continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience is advantageous.
- Working on-site in Basingstoke and engaging with global stakeholders as required and supporting the CTO.
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