Head of Development - Continental Europe
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Munich
In this position, you'll be based in the Munich office for a minimum of two days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
Computershare has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development - Continental Europe to join our team at a truly exciting time.
We are looking for a strategic leader who can manage technology demand from the business while guiding the development organisation's direction. Reporting to the CIO of our Issuer Services business line, you will be accountable for aligning business priorities with development capacity and ensuring delivery across a portfolio of applications and supporting framework.
A role you will love
As Head of Development for Continental Europe, your focus will be on balancing business needs with the development team's roadmap. You will ensure that demand is understood, prioritised, and delivered effectively, while maintaining technical standards and long-term strategic goals.
You will combine strong leadership with commercial awareness, ensuring that technology solutions meet business requirements, comply with Computershare's architectural and security standards, and follow our software development methodology.
Other key responsibilities:
- Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and development teams, translating demand into actionable plans.
- Develop and implement strategies that balance short-term delivery with long-term technology objectives.
- Lead and motivate teams, ensuring clarity on priorities and how individual roles contribute to business outcomes.
- Recruit, develop, and retain talent, building strong teams with fair and transparent evaluation.
- Establish governance, systems, and processes with appropriate controls to minimise regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.
- Manage financial performance for the development function, ensuring delivery against agreed budgets and metrics.
- Collaborate with global and local business units to align demand and capacity planning.
What will you bring to the role?
We are seeking a proactive and driven individual who possesses solid foundation in leadership within Technology and Development. You will need to be able to Motivate and challenge employees towards high performance to achieve the organisation's vision and goals.
You have exceptional stakeholder management skills, coupled with a global mindset that allows you to work on a global scale with ease.
Some other key skills that you'll have:
- Experience in a similar role at a similar level and have experience in an executive capacity.
- Highly experienced inspirational leader of large teams with a proven track record.
- Expert ability to develop profitable strategies and implement vision.
- Experience in using and implementing agile methodologies.
- Expert ability to build and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders at all levels.
- German and English at C1 level (written and spoken)
- Solid foundation in .NET
If this role sounds like what you're looking for apply today!
Rewards designed for you
Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. At Computershare, you'll find new friendships, a strong sense of belonging and an inclusive culture that appreciates and recognises individual contributions.
Global opportunities. Everyone here has the opportunity to grow through on-the-job training, access to comprehensive learning resources and career development support.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
A global team. We work as part of a global team that grows and succeeds by embracing change. Wherever you want to go with your career we often have something new and exciting to explore.
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Health and wellbeing rewards that include an Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.
Flexible work. We give the support needed to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle, as well as the empowerment to make appropriate decisions in your role.
Extra rewards that range from recognition awards, referral bonuses and team get togethers to global networking opportunities.
Find out about life at Computershare by visiting computershare.com/DeutschlandKarriere
ABOUT US
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
Fairness and culture
We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion