We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.

We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.

We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive.

If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team. 🌙🐷

Head of Data Platforms (15 Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover) | 📍London – Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) | 💰Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re looking for a Head of Data Platforms to join Moonpig on a 15-month Fixed Term Contract.

Based in London with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office), you’ll lead our Data Platform team through an exciting period of growth and strategic delivery.

This is a leadership role focused on our high performing team, delivery and operational excellence. You’ll lead engineering managers, ICs and teams, shape the Data Platform roadmap, oversee strategic technology partners and vendors, and ensure our platform continues to operate reliably at scale. While a technical background is important, this isn’t a hands on architecture role.

Working as part of the Data Leadership Team, you’ll partner closely with Engineering, Product, Commercial teams and strategic technology partners to deliver a scalable, reliable data platform that enables better decision-making across the business.

We’re looking to move fast so you must be available to join by mid-late September 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple engineering teams across the Data Platform organisation, supporting managers and building an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Deliver the Data Platform roadmap, balancing strategic objectives with changing business priorities.
• Lead complex cross-functional programmes across Data and Technology, managing risks, dependencies and successful delivery.
• Drive quarterly planning, governance and operational oversight across the Data Platform portfolio.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Commercial and Data teams.
• Own strategic vendor relationships, supplier performance, commercial governance and contract oversight.
• Partner with Procurement and Finance to maximise value from technology investments.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability and operational health of the Data Platform.
• Maintain Technology Risk ownership and support operational readiness during peak trading periods.
• Champion engineering excellence through continuous improvement, governance and sustainable platform operations.
• Translate organisational strategy into clear delivery priorities and operational roadmaps.
• Improve engineering processes, ways of working and organisational effectiveness.
• Support organisational design, hiring, succession planning and leadership development.
• Coach Engineering Managers and help develop high-performing teams.

About you:

• Experience leading Data Engineering, Platform Engineering or Data Platform teams
• We’d love to hear from experienced Senior Data Engineering Managers, Heads of Data Engineering, Heads of Platform Engineering or similar technology leaders looking for their next challenge.
• Proven experience leading managers and building high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong programme delivery experience, with a track record of delivering strategic roadmaps across multiple teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical leaders.
• Experience managing technology vendors, supplier relationships and commercial governance.
• Comfortable balancing operational delivery with long-term planning and organisational priorities.
• Strong understanding of engineering operations, governance and platform reliability.
• A background in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering or Data Platforms, with the ability to work effectively alongside technical specialists. Deep technical architecture expertise isn’t essential.
• Confident leading through ambiguity, bringing clarity and direction in evolving environments.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, dbt and AWS would be beneficial.
• Experience working within a high-growth technology business or exposure to AI and Machine Learning platforms would be an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in empowering our team to do their best work. Enjoy:

💰 Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts.

💆🏽 Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK) and mental health support

🏖️ Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working.

📈 Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs.

Want to know more?

Explore our full benefits package: here

Check out our podcast, tech blog and product blog to hear more about how we work and what we’re building!

Our Ways of Working:

We trust our colleagues to do what’s right and offer flexibility to support a balance between work and life. At the same time, face-to-face office time is an important and expected part of working at Moonpig Group. We believe regular in-person working supports collaboration, alignment, and effective decision-making. Candidates will have regular and ongoing time working from the office as part of their role, which will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Moonpig Group’s Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity:

At Moonpig Group, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether that’s our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us.

From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, we’re here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we.

We’re proud to have a number of employee-led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group-wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place.

We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for progress. Together, we’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves.

If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply and share your pronouns if you are comfortable to do so😊 - If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

The Role

As Project Portfolio Management Director, you will provide enterprise leadership for Product & Technology portfolio management, establishing and leading the governance, planning and investment processes that enable the FT to deliver its strategic ambitions.

Partnering with executive leaders across Product, Technology, Editorial, Data, Commercial and Corporate functions, you will ensure organisational priorities, investment decisions, resources and delivery activities remain aligned to business objectives. You’ll lead portfolio governance, business planning and investment forums while building a high-performing portfolio management capability that delivers transparency, operational excellence and measurable business value.

This is a highly strategic leadership role requiring exceptional commercial judgement, executive influence and the ability to translate organisational strategy into effective portfolio management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide project portfolio management governance across the Product & Technology change portfolio.
• Drive long-term investment planning, strategic sequencing and prioritisation of initiatives.
• Own enterprise demand management, investment governance and portfolio intake processes.
• Facilitate executive governance forums, investment reviews and portfolio health discussions.
• Provide executive insight into portfolio performance, investment allocation, delivery risks, dependencies and capacity.
• Partner with Finance and senior business leaders on investment planning, forecasting, budget oversight and value realisation.
• Lead business planning, operating rhythms and organisational performance management across Product & Technology.
• Develop high-quality executive reporting and board materials that enable data-driven decision making.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing Project Portfolio Management and Business Operations function.
• Champion portfolio management best practice, continuous improvement and organisational capability development.

Required Skills and Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience establishing and leading enterprise project portfolio management functions.
• Proven experience operating at executive level within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience overseeing strategic investment portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise governance, operational planning and portfolio prioritisation.
• Outstanding executive stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with C-suite leaders.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience leading business transformation, operational effectiveness and organisational change.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into enterprise governance frameworks, portfolio management practices and operating models.
• Formal qualification or equivalent experience in recognised portfolio management frameworks such as Management of Portfolios (MoP) or SAFe Lean Portfolio Management.

Desirable

• Experience within media, publishing, digital subscription or technology-led organisations.
• Experience working within Agile product and technology operating environments.
• Experience supporting organisational growth, scaling or large-scale transformation programmes.

What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here: https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the application process or interview. If you have any questions, please contact talent@ft.com.

Further Information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

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