10 of 10 Head of IT Operations Jobs

Head of IT Operations The Head of IT will lead Isio's IT Operations technical teams (Infrastructure, ServiceDesk and Admin Systems Support) and their managers at an ever-growing technology focused business. These teams support a business-critical estate running exclusively on Microsoft technologies including … resources. This role can be based in either our Belfast or Birmingham city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for the four IT Operations teams Team/Line management for the four managers and their staff, including performance reviews, coaching and objectives setting. Ensure end to end performance and availability … of a fully Azure-hosted environment Contribute to architectural designs and best practices for new or existing IT systems Provide technical guidance and oversight for the four IT Operations teams and the wider business Project delivery for a range of projects, either delivered solely within the teams or in support of More ❯

Head of IT Operations 📍 Remote (UK-based) | ⏳ 6-Month Contract | 💼 £450 - £550pd Inside IR35 We’re supporting an organisation undergoing a period of significant change, and they’re seeking an experienced Interim Head of IT Operations to step in and provide leadership across day … to-day technology operations. Acting as the deputy to the Head of IT & Data , you’ll play a crucial role in keeping services stable, teams aligned, and delivery moving forward while the wider transformation takes shape. What You’ll Be Doing Take operational ownership of IT services, ensuring continuity, reliability, and strong … performance. Act as second-in-command to the Head of IT & Data, representing them as needed in meetings and decision-making. Guide teams responsible for infrastructure, service delivery, and data governance (around 40 people, including direct reports). Manage BAU activity and smaller non-CRM projects to maintain business performance. Drive improvement through automation, better More ❯

high impact leadership role within the UK Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO) Technology Senior Leadership Team (SLT), reporting directly to our newly appointed Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO). It is an exciting time for the UKHO’s Technology Division, with around 250 colleagues working with strategic partners to deliver our digital and organisational strategic objectives. The division plays … ensure operational excellence, service readiness, continuous improvement and importantly, alignment with our strategic objectives and our vision for 2034. This role is accountable for delivering high-quality, customer-focused IT services across the UKHO including service desk operations, corporate IT services (1st and 2nd line), incident and problem management, change control, service performance monitoring, contract management … contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance between working at the Taunton office at least 3 days a week with working from home. Job description Lead and manage the IT Operations Department, ensuring SLA compliance and service continuity for a technology estate that is highly complex and includes significant proportion of legacy (technical debt). More ❯

Head of IT Operations (not engineering) Senior leadership role responsible for 24x7 availability, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance across all IT systems and services. Investment Mgt firm (400B+ AUM) Report to CTO Team size: 30 Location: San Francisco (Full relocation provided) Hybrid schedule Comp: 500k - 700k Drive infrastructure strategy, manage vendor relationships … Experience managing infrastructure from a service delivery, risk, and compliance perspectivepreferably within financial services, investment management, or similarly regulated industries is needed. Required Experience Proven leadership in technical operations and team management Investment … management or broader financial services Managing critical, firm-impacting incidents Exceptional communication skills for high-pressure problem resolution Strong background in cloud operations and vendor management Broad IT operations experience across infrastructure, support, and governance Executive presence with a boardroom-ready mindset Commitment to service excellence and stakeholder engagement MBA or other relevant discipline is More ❯

Head of IT Operations (not engineering) Senior leadership role responsible for 24x7 availability, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance across all IT systems and services. Investment Mgt firm (400B+ AUM) Report to CTO Team size: 30 Location: San Francisco (Full relocation provided) Hybrid schedule Comp: 500k - 700k Drive infrastructure strategy, manage vendor relationships … Experience managing infrastructure from a service delivery, risk, and compliance perspectivepreferably within financial services, investment management, or similarly regulated industries is needed. Required Experience Proven leadership in technical operations and team management Investment … management or broader financial services Managing critical, firm-impacting incidents Exceptional communication skills for high-pressure problem resolution Strong background in cloud operations and vendor management Broad IT operations experience across infrastructure, support, and governance Executive presence with a boardroom-ready mindset Commitment to service excellence and stakeholder engagement MBA or other relevant discipline is More ❯

Head of IT Operations (not engineering) Senior leadership role responsible for 24x7 availability, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance across all IT systems and services. Investment Mgt firm (400B+ AUM) Report to CTO Team size: 30 Location: San Francisco (Full relocation provided) Hybrid schedule Comp: 500k - 700k Drive infrastructure strategy, manage vendor relationships … Experience managing infrastructure from a service delivery, risk, and compliance perspectivepreferably within financial services, investment management, or similarly regulated industries is needed. Required Experience Proven leadership in technical operations and team management Investment … management or broader financial services Managing critical, firm-impacting incidents Exceptional communication skills for high-pressure problem resolution Strong background in cloud operations and vendor management Broad IT operations experience across infrastructure, support, and governance Executive presence with a boardroom-ready mindset Commitment to service excellence and stakeholder engagement MBA or other relevant discipline is More ❯

Head of IT Operations (not engineering) Senior leadership role responsible for 24x7 availability, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance across all IT systems and services. Investment Mgt firm (400B+ AUM) Report to CTO Team size: 30 Location: San Francisco (Full relocation provided) Hybrid schedule Comp: 500k - 700k Drive infrastructure strategy, manage vendor relationships … Experience managing infrastructure from a service delivery, risk, and compliance perspectivepreferably within financial services, investment management, or similarly regulated industries is needed. Required Experience Proven leadership in technical operations and team management Investment … management or broader financial services Managing critical, firm-impacting incidents Exceptional communication skills for high-pressure problem resolution Strong background in cloud operations and vendor management Broad IT operations experience across infrastructure, support, and governance Executive presence with a boardroom-ready mindset Commitment to service excellence and stakeholder engagement MBA or other relevant discipline is More ❯

Head of IT Operations (not engineering) Senior leadership role responsible for 24x7 availability, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance across all IT systems and services. Investment Mgt firm (400B+ AUM) Report to CTO Team size: 30 Location: San Francisco (Full relocation provided) Hybrid schedule Comp: 500k - 700k Drive infrastructure strategy, manage vendor relationships … managing infrastructure from a service delivery, risk, and compliance perspective-preferably within financial services, investment management, or similarly regulated industries is needed. Required Experience Proven leadership in technical operations and team management Investment … management or broader financial services Managing critical, firm-impacting incidents Exceptional communication skills for high-pressure problem resolution Strong background in cloud operations and vendor management Broad IT operations experience across infrastructure, support, and governance Executive presence with a boardroom-ready mindset Commitment to service excellence and stakeholder engagement MBA or other relevant discipline is More ❯

Head of Technology Operations – 12-Month FTC Location: Buckinghamshire (2–3 days per week on site) Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 Start: ASAP An excellent opportunity to join a commercially minded, customer-focused organisation under a newly appointed CIO, as they reshape and modernise their technology capability. As Head of Technology Operations , you’ll lead the infrastructure, service delivery and business systems teams — ensuring operational stability today while driving the organisation’s shift towards a service-based, value-driven technology model . You’ll play a key role in moving from a traditional ITIL-led environment to a more agile, DevOps-enabled approach , enhancing responsiveness, automation … and collaboration. The organisation operates as a Microsoft house , so strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud and infrastructure technologies (Azure, M365, Windows Server) is essential. You will: Lead and develop teams across Service Desk, Infrastructure and Business Systems Champion a service-based approach , embedding customer experience, accountability and measurable value Drive operational improvement and process efficiency, aligning technology with More ❯

Head of Technology Operations – Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Buckinghamshire (2–3 days on site) Rate: £700–£775 per day (to an umbrella) Duration: 12 months A newly appointed CIO is driving a major transformation to modernise and commercialise technology operations. As Head of Technology Operations , you’ll take … ownership of service delivery, infrastructure and business systems — leading the move from a legacy, ITIL-led environment to a modern, service-based and customer-centric model . You’ll help reshape how technology delivers value, embedding a commercial mindset and driving measurable improvement in performance and user experience. Operating within a Microsoft environment (Azure, M365, Windows Server) , you … ll ensure operational excellence while building the foundations for a DevOps-enabled future. You will: Lead and modernise Technology Operations across Service Desk, Infrastructure and Business Systems Embed a service-first, commercial culture that delivers tangible business value Drive efficiency, automation and process improvement Partner with Security, Product and Transformation teams to deliver strategic change You: An experienced More ❯