Head of IT & Digital

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Head of IT & Digital to lead its technology and digital agenda, shaping strategies across IT, data, analytics and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership to translate business priorities into scalable technology solutions while driving operational excellence, innovation and measurable business value.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organisation’s digital and technology strategy in line with business priorities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify technology opportunities and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across data, analytics, AI, automation, IoT and other emerging technologies.
• Oversee reliable and secure IT operations, technology investments and budgets.
• Drive strong IT governance, cybersecurity, compliance and risk management.
• Build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders, technology partners, vendors and service providers.
• Lead the delivery of technology projects and ensure measurable business value and return on investment.
• Champion innovation, agile ways of working and the adoption of digital solutions across the organisation.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing, future-ready technology team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, Data and Analytics, Project Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Information Technology, including programme/project management and business analysis exposure.
• Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Experience working within global environments and collaborating with business and IT teams across multiple regions.
• Strong knowledge of digital strategy, data, analytics, technology solutions and digital transformation.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, governance and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project, change and organisational management capabilities.
• Experience with AI, automation, IoT, robotics and other emerging technologies.
• Experience developing and executing multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Strong product and service management knowledge.
• Experience managing vendors, outsourced service providers and strategic technology partners.
• ITIL, PMP, ITSM and/or Six Sigma certification would be advantageous.

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