Head, DWS - Endpoint Compute

National Grid · Warwick, England ·

Last confirmed by our partners on 24 Oct 2026.

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Overview

In this role you lead the strategy and delivery of the Endpoint Compute and Digital Workplace Services, aligning devices, VDI, mobile tech and security to enable a secure, reliable and modern workplace. You own the roadmap, drive automation and modernisation, and partner with Cyber Security, Infrastructure & Operations and business teams to deliver a seamless user experience.

You influence senior stakeholders and suppliers to shape technology decisions that support colleagues from anywhere. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of technology, security and user experience.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual performance incentive up to 40%
  • Fully electric company car or cash alternative
  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous pension with double matching up to 6%
  • Life insurance 10x salary

Responsibilities

  • Own the Endpoint Compute strategy and roadmap including device management, VDI, mobile services and endpoint technologies
  • Drive modernisation and innovation through automation and new tech to improve experience, security and efficiency
  • Lead endpoint services for Windows/Mac, VDI, mobile, provisioning, lifecycle management, patching and compliance
  • Deliver reliable, high-performing services with clear SLAs and data-driven improvements
  • Champion end-user experience for secure, location-agnostic work
  • Collaborate with Cyber Security to meet security, regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Manage key supplier relationships, budgets, investments and vendor performance
  • Influence senior stakeholders across Digital Workplace Services, Infrastructure & Operations, Security, Enterprise Architecture and Engineering
  • Provide leadership to engineers, product owners and service managers to foster collaboration and accountability

Key requirements

  • Significant experience leading enterprise endpoint computing environments with strategic and delivery responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of VDI, endpoint and device management, mobile tech, identity and endpoint security
  • Experience with Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix and Microsoft Defender
  • Track record of digital workplace transformation, automation and user-experience focus
  • Proven leadership, stakeholder influence and change management across a complex tech environment
  • Experience managing strategic suppliers, with solid commercial and vendor management skills
  • Solid understanding of cyber security, risk and compliance in enterprise tech
  • Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience or qualifications
  • Leadership
  • Influence at senior levels
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • VDI (Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix)
  • Microsoft Intune and Autopilot
  • Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
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