Chief Digital Officer

Harrison Scott Associates; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A large communications company seeks a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to oversee all technical and IT activities. This board-level role involves leading digital transformation initiatives, managing large technical teams, and establishing technology partnerships to support business objectives. A successful candidate will have a strong track record at the executive level and the ability to generate new revenue streams through technology.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of representing technology at board level.
• Minimum 6 years in leading digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all technical and IT activities.
• Understanding strategic business objectives and translating them into technical solutions.
• Owning the technical product roadmap and portfolio management.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Strategic Partnerships

Job description

This position has now been filled, but it remains on our website as we have other similar vacancies that might interest you. Additionally, we have confidential vacancies not advertised publicly; therefore, it is advisable to email your CV (as a Word document), specifying your sector, to the provided contact. Our divisional heads will then forward your CV internally to the specialist consultant in your exact sector, such as cartons for packaging or print management for print. We have over 30 specialist categories. The consultant will contact you if a suitable vacancy matching your skills and experience becomes available.

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A large communications company is seeking an exceptional candidate to oversee all technical and IT activities. This is a key board-level appointment within a long-standing and successful client.

The Chief Digital Officer (CDO) will set the technological vision and lead the company’s technical delivery and support functions. Responsibilities include supporting business transformation and establishing technology partnerships to meet business needs.

The role involves understanding strategic business objectives, translating them into technical solutions, and owning the technical product roadmap and portfolio management. The goal is to deliver a profitable, sustainable IT function that supports both immediate and strategic business needs.

Knowledge and Experience

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of representing technology at board level and leading digital transformation initiatives (minimum 6 years). Experience in inspiring technical teams of over 50 members, familiarity with modern technical structures, agile methodologies, and strategic partnerships is essential. The candidate should support decentralized technology models while ensuring governance to manage risks and technical debt.

They must be capable of leading teams to collaborate with the business and clients, supporting technology deployment, and designing commercial models to generate new revenue streams from digital transformation.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom