Chief Information Officer, Halesowen, United Kingdom

P&O Ferrymasters Ltd.; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics company as a Chief Information Officer, where you will lead the transformation of the IT platform to support ambitious growth goals. This role requires a strategic mindset and excellent leadership skills to foster collaboration and innovation. You will oversee IT budgets, drive project delivery, and ensure robust security measures. With a supportive environment and opportunities for personal and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry. If you are motivated by solving real business challenges and have a passion for technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Environment

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in leadership roles with a focus on transformation.
• Experience in defining strategies and driving effective execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT modernization journey to support business growth.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Planning

IT Management

Budget Management

IT Security

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

As a Chief Information Officer, you will be part of a highly dedicated and professional team responsible for delivering the highest quality of service to an internationally dedicated client base. The main purpose of your role is to modernise the entire IT platform—spanning technology, people, and processes—to support the growth ambitions of P&O Ferrymasters.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a central role in this transformation by deeply understanding business objectives and challenges, and leading the IT modernisation journey. The goal is to ensure technology becomes a true business enabler, supporting both current operations and future strategic needs.

• Providing strategic oversight for how technology is used to realize business objectives
• Ensuring strong alignment between business needs and IT capabilities
• Owning and managing IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven investments
• Leading IT infrastructure and operations to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance
• Establishing and nurturing strategic IT partnerships
• Overseeing software development to support both core operations and innovation initiatives
• Driving successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring value realization, timelines, and budgets
• Fostering effective IT business partnering to support strategic and operational goals
• Overseeing IT support services to ensure timely and effective resolution of user needs
• Ensuring robust IT security posture, compliance, and risk management across all systems

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate with a transformation mindset, a strong preference for change and progress over maintaining the status quo. You should possess excellent people skills, a clear leadership style, and the ability to build capable, empowered teams. Motivated by solving real business problems rather than chasing the latest technology trends, you should be skilled in defining clear strategies and driving effective execution. Your communication style should be direct and transparent. A minimum of five years of general leadership experience is required. A background in working with technology is essential, though prior experience within an IT organization is not required. Industry-specific experience (e.g., logistics, shipping) is not necessary. Fluency in English and another European language is preferred.

Who are we?

We are P&O Ferrymasters, working with some of the largest companies in the world to ensure their goods are delivered on time and efficiently. We operate from over 20 locations across 13 countries, covering road, rail, and sea routes. As part of DP World, one of the largest global logistics companies, we benefit from extensive infrastructure and local expertise, aiming to create opportunities and improve lives worldwide. With over 113,000 employees across 78 countries, DP World is leading the logistics sector towards more streamlined and resilient trade through continuous innovation and cutting-edge technology.

We offer

P&O Ferrymasters offers a competitive package aligned with the seniority of the position. Salary will depend on the experience of the successful candidate.

• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Opportunities for personal and professional training and development, including courses in Effective Communication, Project Management, and Time Management offered through GoodHabitz
• Supportive and professional management
• Flexible working environment with a sense of humor
• Regular social events such as Christmas Parties and Summer Events

As part of the DP World group, P&O Ferrymasters fosters a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace, supporting your growth and professional development every step of the way.

Time to act!

If you believe you have the qualifications and this opportunity excites you, please apply with your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!

How you'll benefit

We aim to attract and retain the best talent by offering growth opportunities, rewards, and a supportive environment.

• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Team-building events
• A pleasant and comfortable work environment

Ready to progress your career? Join the P&O Ferrymasters team today and start a rewarding journey with one of Europe’s leading logistics companies.