Head of Platform Management at Genus PLC

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Platform Vision, Roadmap Development, Service Catalogues, Reference Patterns, Toolchains, Automation, Data Flows, Integration Consistency, Governance, Platform Interoperability, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Azure, Power Platform, D365 Integration, DevOps

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Role Overview We’re hiring a Global Head of Platform Management You will lead the next phase of how Genus builds, runs and scales its core technology platforms. You’ll shape the strategy and roadmap for the platforms that enable our enterprise products and delivery teams across data, integration, cloud, engineering tools and automation. In this role you'll turn foundations into performance: a better experience for engineers and business teams, higher reuse, stronger resilience, and a trusted platform base for analytics and AI. You’ll report to the CIO and be a key member of the IT leadership team. The opportunity You’ll be the person senior leaders and delivery teams turn to when they need: A clear, prioritised plan for strengthening the platforms that underpin enterprise change. A better developer and delivery experience with more self-service and less friction. A scalable foundation for data, integration and AI that teams can rely on. A disciplined approach to reducing duplication, tool sprawl and cost-to-serve. Your job is to bring clarity, make the trade-offs, and lead the follow-through. Why this role Direct impact on delivery and operations. The platforms you shape will reduce friction, improve quality and accelerate change across the business. Real transformation. We are evolving our product and platform operating model; you’ll help define what “good” looks like and embed it. Global scope, visible outcomes. This is a role where one strong leader can materially improve how an international organisation delivers technology. Purpose with substance. Your work supports a business that underpins food security and sustainability worldwide. You Will What you’ll lead In this post you will: Set the platform vision and multi-year roadmap across data, integration, cloud, engineering enablement and automation. Establish clear platform boundaries, service catalogues, standards and reference patterns that teams can adopt easily. Improve the developer and delivery experience through standard toolchains, automation, reusable assets and straightforward onboarding. Strengthen the foundations for analytics and AI by improving data flows, integration consistency, governance-enabling capabilities and platform interoperability. Drive measurable improvements in adoption, reliability, time-to-provision, reuse and cost-to-serve. Simplify the platform and tooling estate – reducing unmanaged point solutions and retiring low-value, duplicative services. Partner closely with Product Management, Technology & Architecture, Cyber Security, Portfolio and IT Operations to ensure platforms are secure-by-design, supportable and aligned to business priorities. Build and develop high-performing platform leadership and specialist teams across engineering, data, cloud, integration and automation. Requirements What you bring You are an experienced platform or engineering leader who: Has deep experience building and scaling internal platforms that enable multiple products and teams. Has led material improvements in one or more of data platforms, integration platforms, cloud enablement, DevOps/SRE, observability and automation. Brings structure and pace to complex environments – you enjoy simplifying, setting standards and driving adoption. Uses data to prioritise and manage performance – you define outcomes, baseline, measure and adjust. Is confident with senior stakeholders and can translate technical investment into clear business impact and risk reduction. Leads inclusively and pragmatically, creating clarity while enabling specialists to do their best work. Experience with Microsoft ecosystems (Azure, Power Platform, D365 integration) is helpful; strong cross-platform enterprise experience is equally valuable Business Overview Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world. Our Values Collaborate as One Team Create Value for Customers Innovate with Purpose Never stop improving DEI Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed. Tackling climate change: Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations. Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Benefits Overview Performance related bonus 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays Pension Private Medical cover Car allowance or company car benefit Health Cash back scheme Employee Assistance Program Employee share plan Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) Equal Employment Opportunities Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Recruitment Fraud Warning Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.

Responsibilities

The role involves setting the platform vision and multi-year roadmap across data, integration, cloud, engineering enablement, and automation, while establishing clear platform boundaries and standards for easy adoption. Key duties include improving the developer experience, strengthening data/AI foundations, driving measurable improvements in performance metrics, and simplifying the tooling estate.