Director of Technology Strategy

Director of Technology Strategy

Our client seeks an experienced Director of Technology Strategy to lead their technology transformation and modernise their IT architecture. This interim position offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of technology across a multi-site organisation.

You will work closely with their senior leadership team to design and deliver a forward-looking technology strategy that supports business transformation and enables long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Architecture

• Co-create a business-aligned technology strategy that sets a clear direction for the organisation
• Design an enterprise architecture roadmap that is scalable, secure and adaptive to changing needs
• Ensure technology decisions support service delivery, data-driven operations and cost efficiency

Technology Governance & Operating Model

• Standardise and simplify technology governance, policies and processes to reflect a modern IT function
• Embed frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management and ITIL for service management
• Transform IT from a back-office support service to an integrated business enabler

Change Programme Leadership

• Provide expert guidance on technology workstreams within major transformation programmes
• Lead platform rationalisation initiatives to reduce cost and complexity
• Oversee consolidation of IT environments, supporting migration towards unified operating systems

Relationship Management

• Lead implementation of architecture and technology deliverables across IT and business teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise user requirements
• Foster a culture of collaboration to address IT business needs effectively

Financial Oversight

• Oversee delivery of financial business cases to reduce IT costs
• Manage technology budgets and ensure cost-effective solutions

Essential Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Degree level education or relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience
• Relevant professional IT qualifications

Experience

• Tender negotiation and IT purchasing
• Supplier and contract management with SLA performance review
• Developing strong working relationships with external partners
• Implementing IT strategies
• Running and managing IT infrastructure, application and network services
• IT Service Management (3+ years experience)
• IT Project Management (2+ years experience)

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability in developing and implementing information security and governance policies
• Proven ability to implement effective disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong prioritisation skills with ability to manage competing demands
• Ability to work under pressure
• Innovation focused - able to identify efficiency improvements and new ways of working
• Excellent written communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Appropriate leadership and ambassadorial skills for various business situations
• Excellent IT skills in a hands-on role
• Ability to see the big picture whilst taking decisions
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of delivering projects and services that provide significant organisational value

This is an interim position offering the chance to make a significant impact on our client's technology transformation journey. The successful candidate will join their team during an exciting period of growth and modernisation.

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