Director of Web Platform & Engineering

Overview

Lead Cision’s web engineering capability and own its global web platform. Drive consolidation of multiple brand and regional websites into a single modern platform while shaping its long-term strategy, performance, resilience and evolution.

What you'll do

• Lead, develop and mentor an internal and external web engineering team.
• Set technical direction, engineering standards and development priorities.
• Own the web technology strategy, architecture and technical roadmap.
• Lead consolidation into a modern headless WordPress platform targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
• Direct architecture, migration, integrations, governance and scalability decisions.
• Define and monitor KPIs for performance, conversion, SEO, reliability and user experience.
• Manage external development partners and specialist suppliers.

What you'll need

• Significant experience leading web engineering, web technology or digital development functions.
• Experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Experience owning complex websites or platforms across multiple brands, markets or technology environments.
• Strong understanding of modern web architecture, CMS platforms and headless approaches.
• Essential experience with WordPress, AEM, AWS, Next.js and TypeScript.
• Experience leading major website transformation, migration, consolidation or platform programmes.
• Strong understanding of web performance, SEO, accessibility, security and reliability.

Details

• Work mode: Remote.
• Location: United Kingdom.