Head of IT

Our client, a leading global organisation in the commercial vehicle industry, is seeking a Head of IT to drive innovation, standardisation, and operational excellence across the UK and European cluster (UK, Netherlands, Belgium).

About the Role

As Head of IT, you will:

• Lead and manage the UK IT team, ensuring delivery of high-quality IT solutions, services, and projects.
• Act as a strategic business partner, aligning IT strategy with business objectives.
• Oversee application management and support, implementing agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and ITIL-based processes.
• Drive IT landscape harmonisation and transformation toward a centralised, standardised regional model.
• Manage budgets for run, change, and project portfolios.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure effective, compliant, and value-driven solutions.
• Champion emerging technologies and continuous improvement across systems and processes.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in IT consulting or leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of IT technologies, architectures, and infrastructure (Cloud, DevOps, API, IAM).
• Strong understanding of business processes, vendor management, and IT strategy development.
• Experience in IT Service Management and leading complex change projects.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage conflict and drive change.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a global organisation driving sustainable transportation solutions.
• Lead impactful IT transformation projects across multiple markets.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and collaboration.

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