Head of IT

Who we are… 
GlobalData is a specialist information services business helping clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Through our data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, we provide intelligence across the world’s largest industries to companies, governments and industry professionals. 

Formed in 2016 through the combination of multiple specialist firms, we are now a fully integrated global platform with 3,500+ colleagues across 20+ industries, supporting over 5,000 customers worldwide. 

Why join GlobalData? 
We are at a pivotal stage of growth, supported by recent investment and ambitious plans. It’s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration drives success, and where curious, ambitious individuals can make a real impact as we work towards becoming the world’s most trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. 

The role… 
As Head of IT, you will lead the strategy, delivery and governance of internal IT across GlobalData. You’ll ensure systems, infrastructure and services are secure, scalable and aligned to business growth. 

You will oversee IT operations within a Microsoft ecosystem, strengthen cyber security and data governance, and drive improvements in service management, processes and employee experience. Working cross-functionally, you’ll lead onboarding, systems management, infrastructure expansion and compliance, acting as the central IT leader as the business scales. 

What you’ll be doing 

Global IT Leadership 

• Lead and develop international IT teams, fostering a high-performance culture 
• Establish global IT governance, policies and standards 
• Act as escalation point for critical IT issues 
• Manage key vendor and partner relationships 

Technology Strategy & Innovation 

• Assess current technology landscape and identify improvements 
• Develop and deliver the IT roadmap aligned to business goals 
• Evaluate and implement new technologies 
• Own IT budgeting and resource allocation 

Project & Change Management 

• Lead major IT projects, including M&A integration 
• Oversee global office technology changes (openings, closures, relocations) 
• Deliver projects on time and within budget 
• Drive effective change management and adoption 

Infrastructure & Operations 

• Oversee global infrastructure (networks, cloud, end-user systems) 
• Ensure strong cybersecurity, data protection and compliance 
• Define and manage SLAs/KPIs 
• Drive automation and process improvements 

Board & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Present strategy, risks and updates to senior stakeholders 
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders 
• Build strong cross-functional relationships 
• Represent IT at leadership level 

What we’re looking for… 

• Proven senior IT leadership experience in a global organisation 
• Track record leading international teams and large-scale IT programmes (incl. M&A) 
• Strong commercial acumen and budget ownership 
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise systems 
• Experience managing third-party vendors and partners 

Personal Attributes 

• Strategic and hands-on 
• Calm, decisive and able to prioritise effectively 
• Strong leadership and delegation skills 
• Highly organised with attention to detail 
• Resilient and adaptable, with a focus on building best-in-class IT capability 

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) 

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. 

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