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Chief Emerging Tech & AI Strategy Lead

Fieldfisher

Belfast

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast is seeking a Head of Emerging Technologies to lead their IT strategy. This senior role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in the Microsoft Ecosystem and emerging technologies to align teams and platforms with strategic goals. Responsibilities include overseeing IT functions, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance with standards. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Dental insurance
Life assurance
Critical illness insurance
Matched pension contributions up to 7%
Holiday trading

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in senior IT leadership roles, ideally within professional services or regulated environments.
  • Deep expertise in enterprise architecture, DevOps, data analytics, and product management.
  • Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the firm’s IT technology strategy in alignment with company’s 2030 vision.
  • Act as the senior IT leader for the Belfast Business Hub, providing leadership to local teams.
  • Oversee Enterprise Architecture to ensure secure and interoperable systems.

Skills

IT leadership
Microsoft Ecosystem
Enterprise Architecture
DevOps
Data Analytics
Stakeholder Engagement
Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Job description
A leading law firm in Belfast is seeking a Head of Emerging Technologies to lead their IT strategy. This senior role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in the Microsoft Ecosystem and emerging technologies to align teams and platforms with strategic goals. Responsibilities include overseeing IT functions, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance with standards. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.
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