Head of Application Modernisation

- Define and lead TXP’s Application Modernisation strategy, including propositions, service offerings, and market differentiation. - Shape and execute the go-to-market strategy for modernisation, with a particular focus on the Financial Services and Public Sector markets. - Develop and continually refine value propositions reflecting emerging technologies, client needs, and industry trends. - Build a scalable, high-performing modernisation practice spanning architecture, engineering, DevOps, testing, and low-code. - Act as the senior solution leader for all application modernisation opportunities, leading discovery, shaping solutions, and ensuring proposals align with client outcomes. - Partner with Sales and Sector Leads to drive pipeline growth, jointly develop propositions, and close strategic deals. - Serve as executive sponsor for key modernisation engagements, providing commercial oversight and risk management. - Represent the practice in client-facing pitches, executive briefings, and bid presentations. - Hold ultimate accountability for delivery quality, outcomes, and client satisfaction across all modernisation programmes. - Provide governance and assurance across delivery teams. - Ensure consistent use of best-practice methodologies including cloud-native architectures, re-platforming, re-architecture, DevOps and Agile. - Establish frameworks, accelerators, and delivery models that create repeatable, scalable success. - Champion AI-driven modernisation approaches, embedding intelligent automation into assessment, engineering, DevOps, and testing processes. - Evaluate and integrate emerging AI platforms, tools, and methods to enhance speed, quality, and efficiency. - Develop AI-enabled value propositions that differentiate TXP in the market. - Promote the practical use of AI across teams, including code analysis, predictive delivery analytics, intelligent test automation, and requirements processing. - Act as the public face of TXP’s modernisation capability at industry events, conferences, and executive client briefings. - Produce high-quality thought leadership content that shapes market perception. - Build strategic partnerships with vendors, cloud platforms, tooling providers, and industry influencers. - Build and mentor a high-performing modernisation capability, including architects, consultants, engineers, and DevOps specialists. - Shape recruitment plans, career pathways, and competency frameworks for the growing practice. - Align nearshore and global delivery structures to provide scalable and cost-effective delivery models. - Create a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and client-centric delivery. - Engage and influence C-level stakeholders to align modernisation strategies with business priorities. - Provide transparent reporting on performance, risk, commercials, and client outcomes. - Work collaboratively with other practice leads to ensure integrated, end-to-end solutions.