Chief Digital & IT Officer — ERP, AI & Growth Leader

Smiths Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group's John Crane division seeks a VP IT & Digital to lead technology, ERP, data and AI strategy, reporting to the Group CIO. You will drive growth, improve operations, and strengthen cybersecurity across a global, federated organization.

You will shape priorities, partner with the senior leadership team, build a high-performing digital organization, and champion value creation through innovative technology while managing risk and governance.

Qualifications

• Executive-level technology and digital leadership in a global industrial, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading large-scale ERP implementation and value realisation programmes in complex industrial settings.
• Direct partnership experience with business presidents and executive leadership teams.
• Demonstrated track record of translating emerging technologies, data and AI into tangible business value.

Responsibilities

• Defines and delivers the technology and digital strategy for John Crane, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Realises business value from technology, data and AI investments, balancing cost, risk and return.
• Provides clear leadership on cybersecurity, resilience and technology risk.
• Identifies and evaluates digital growth opportunities to drive competitive advantage.

Skills

Executive leadership

ERP implementation

Data & AI leadership

Cybersecurity & risk

Global collaboration

Job description

Smiths Group's John Crane division seeks a VP IT & Digital to lead technology, ERP, data and AI strategy, reporting to the Group CIO. You will drive growth, improve operations, and strengthen cybersecurity across a global, federated organization.

You will shape priorities, partner with the senior leadership team, build a high-performing digital organization, and champion value creation through innovative technology while managing risk and governance.