European Chief Technologist UK Cloud & App Datacenter

Computacenter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter in the United Kingdom is seeking a European Chief Technologist to define and own the vision and strategy for a key technology area across Europe. You will identify market shifts and translate them into priorities and roadmaps, shaping investment directions with Service Line teams.

Leading virtual teams across country units and service layers, you will shape investment plans, represent the technology area in senior forums, and craft compelling messaging to strengthen our market

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the IT industry, with deep technology knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to develop technology strategy, vision and roadmaps in a complex business environment.
• Experience working across matrix structures and leading through influence in virtual teams.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, customers and partners.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas into clear strategic direction.
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong problem-solving capability.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the credibility to challenge, influence and drive alignment.
• Excellent English language communication skills.
• A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the vision and strategy for a key technology area across Europe.
• Identify market shifts, customer needs and competitive trends, translating them into actionable priorities and roadmaps.
• Shape portfolio direction and investment plans in collaboration with Service Line teams and wider stakeholders.
• Lead and influence virtual teams across Country Units and Service Layers to align on strategy, priorities and execution.
• Represent the technology area in European steering discussions and senior leadership forums.
• Create compelling thought leadership, customer messaging and strategic assets that support sales and growth.
• Engage with customers, partners and analysts to strengthen our market position and strategic relevance.
• Support major opportunities across the business by sharing insight, direction and technology expertise.

Skills

IT industry experience

Technology strategy

Roadmaps

Matrix leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

English fluency

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Cloud

DevOps

Matrix

Mobile

Support

Job description

Salary: £51,000 - 91,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong experience in the IT industry, with deep technology knowledge and commercial awareness
• A proven ability to develop technology strategy, vision and roadmaps in a complex business environment
• Experience working across matrix structures and leading through influence in virtual teams
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, customers and partners
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas into clear strategic direction
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong problem-solving capability
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the credibility to challenge, influence and drive alignment
• Excellent English language communication skills
• A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Define and own the vision and strategy for a key technology area across Europe
• Identify market shifts, customer needs and competitive trends, translating them into actionable priorities and roadmaps
• Shape portfolio direction and investment plans in collaboration with Service Line teams and wider stakeholders
• Lead and influence virtual teams across Country Units and Service Layers to align on strategy, priorities and execution
• Represent the technology area in European steering discussions and senior leadership forums
• Create compelling thought leadership, customer messaging and strategic assets that support sales and growth
• Engage with customers, partners and analysts to strengthen our market position and strategic relevance
• Support major opportunities across the business by sharing insight, direction and technology expertise

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support
• Matrix
• DevOps
• Mobile

More:

We are a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 21,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers infrastructures. This European Chief Technologist opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact across Europe in a high-profile role spanning Datacenter or Cloud & Apps. We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy, and we value teamwork, performance, diversity of skills and perspectives. We are growing, hiring, encouraging, empowering and supporting our people.

last updated 36 week of 2026