Executive Director Software Engineering (Payments)Location: Bournemouth/LondonWork Setup: 5 days per week onsiteWho We AreWe are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world''s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The RoleWe have an exciting new opportunity for an Executive Director - Software Engineering (Payments) to join Robert Walters as a Consultant. As an employed Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an interim or project basis into our clients'' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional accreditations.What you''ll doDefine and execute the strategy to improve change confidence, accelerate delivery, and leverage AI and data-driven testing solutions.Lead global teams delivering business and client assurance testing for complex Payments products, including Liquidity and Account Solutions.Partner with platform and CTO teams to ensure secure, compliant, and high-quality change across systems.Transform testing practices, drive modernization, and meet regulatory commitments through AI, data, and automation.Build strong cross-functional relationships, foster engagement, and communicate business outcomes and KPIs to stakeholders.Chair