Head of IT Operations

Head of IT Operations

Remote working (1 day a month onsite in Surrey office)

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational IT Leader to take ownership of our clients global technology and infrastructure landscape within a complex, fast-moving organisation. This role will lead 24x7 global IT operations and play a critical role in shaping and delivering technology that supports business growth, resilience, and innovation.

You will bring knowledge and awareness of emerging technologies and trends, coupled with a strong understanding of operational, business, and technical requirements. You will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale IT systems and transformation programmes, including the development of robust business cases and disciplined budget and cost management.

Key Skills

• Extensive experience designing, developing, and supporting infrastructure and cloud-hosted environments across platforms such as Azure and AWS,
• Hands-on experience managing cloud-based enterprise applications including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, ERP platforms (D365 and SAP), HR systems (SuccessFactors), and learning systems
• You will be an accomplished people leader, with significant experience supervising IT teams, delivering high-quality customer support, and managing third-party and outsourced service providers
• Exposure to a broad technology stack - SAP, Azure, AWS, SQL, web services, OKTA, Office 365, WAN acceleration and security
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen, the ability to inspire diverse, geographically distributed teams, and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.

Head of IT Operations

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. 

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