VP of Technology, IT Director, CTO, Technology Director, Head of IT, Programme Director
On behalf of my client, a leader within their field, I am recruiting a VP of Technology to lead a cross functional team of currently c50/60 people.
Due to my clients ambitious plans to increase their market-share and supporting IT capabilities, this is a newly created role. You will be required to harmonise a cohesive set of services to the business globally by aligning their Technology offering across Product/Applications Development, Programme Office, Operations and ultimately creating a Shared Service capability.
As part of the Technology expansion programme, it has been acknowledged that more emphasis is required on the strategic planning and delivery of Technology and other strategic projects.
Technology Management and Development
To develop and lead a more effective Technology organisation, managing and developing the technologies required to meet the Business plan targets.
To ensure the efficient use of technology infrastructure, including the development and maintenance of technical and applications architectures.
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of technology infrastructure and processes.
To deliver internal technology support capabilities in line with defined service level agreements.
Programme Management
Oversee the management of the Programme Office ensuring programme activities are being managed in accordance with business priorities, supported by accurate resource planning.
Product Development
To provide leadership in technology acquisition and development, including being responsible for technology roadmap.
In conjunction with Business Development and Sales, to develop and deliver Propositional Road Map in line with the business strategy.
Cost Control
To manage a multi-million GBP IT budget.
IT Policy and Procedures
To ensure IT policies are being adhered to across the business including customer data security and disaster recovery.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Previous experience of online/eCommerce products, applications development.
Data intensive systems/applications, such as; Content Management Systems, Data warehouse, ERP
Experience of working with Technology solution providers and Integrated Service Providers.
Experience of delivering shared service capabilities to a global business.
Leading product retirement and succession programmes.
Experience of Technology and technical organisation transformation programmes.
Experience of setting up and/or managing a global Shared Service Centre.
A technology ambassador to the business.
Driving efficiencies and cost through the Technology footprint – outsourcing, managed services, integrated business systems
Skills capability assessment and new skills adoption.
Product Legacy and retirement programmes.
Experience of working in a strong people culture organisation.
Please Contract Robin Carton – 01920 877111 – rjc@arcamresources.com