Director of Solution Delivery

The Director of Solution Delivery at AllPoints Fibre Networks will lead the delivery of software solutions across the business, ensuring our technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and application landscape support our commercial objectives and customer experience ambitions. This role is accountable for building and leading a high-performing function responsible for solution architecture, software delivery, AI-enabled innovation, systems integration, data strategy, and the successful execution of our product roadmap.

As a member of the Business Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a critical role in shaping how technology enables APFN to be easy to do business with and drives future growth.

AllPoints Fibre is revolutionising connectivity across the UK.

As a cutting-edge full fibre network wholesaler, we simplify access to high-speed broadband through a powerful, API-driven platform that unifies major networks.

Our agile platform,
aquila
, empowers service providers with seamless automation, real-time visibility, and rapid scalability, making it an exciting environment for professionals who thrive on innovation
, efficiency
, and delivering smarter digital solutions.

• Lead APFN's software delivery, solution architecture and enterprise application strategy.

• Define and implement enterprise architecture standards aligned to business goals and the wider technology strategy.

• Own the delivery of software solutions, ensuring requirements are understood, prioritised and delivered effectively.

• Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and oversee governance of solution design and change initiatives.

• Lead solution design teams in translating business requirements into deliverable user stories and development backlogs.

• Drive adoption of Agile software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and delivery excellence.

• Manage internal and third-party software development partners, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness and performance.

• Oversee software procurement, application selection, contract management and budget ownership.

• Champion automation, integration and optimisation across key platforms, including Salesforce, Service Now, aquila and billing systems.

• Establish software quality standards, testing frameworks and release management best practices.

• Define and deliver APFN's enterprise data strategy, governance framework and application roadmap.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning and modern data architectures, to maximise business value.

• Provide leadership, direction and thought leadership across technology, product and business functions.

• An experienced technology leader with a strong background in software delivery, enterprise architecture and digital transformation.

• Proven success leading architecture, software engineering, solution delivery or technology functions within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Commercially minded with the ability to balance delivery priorities, technology investment and business outcomes.

• A strategic thinker who can translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.

• A collaborative leader who develops high-performing teams and builds strong stakeholder relationships across all levels of an organisation.

• Passionate about customer experience, innovation, automation and continuous improvement.

• Enterprise Architecture and Solution Design

• Software Delivery Leadership

• Agile and SDLC Methodologies

• Technology Strategy and Roadmap Development

• Data Strategy and Governance

• Vendor, Supplier and Contract Management

• Budget Ownership and Commercial Management

• Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Influence

• Software Testing, Quality Assurance and Release Management

• Systems Integration and Automation

• AI and Emerging…