Global IT Director

Smartsearch Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyra is seeking a Global IT Director to lead its technology function and drive digital transformation across global operations from London. You will develop a business-led IT strategy, enhance existing tech adoption, and deliver measurable improvements through AI, automation and data.

The role requires leading an international IT team, strengthening capability and ensuring technology investments maximise value while supporting growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience at senior technology leadership level (IT Director/Global IT Director).
• Proven digital transformation delivery improving efficiency or performance.
• Experience leading IT across international or multi-site environments.
• Broad understanding of ERP, cloud, and cyber security.
• Experience applying AI, automation, and data solutions to business benefits.
• Strong budget management and vendor oversight.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Work with Executive leadership to identify priorities and ensure technology investments deliver tangible benefits.
• Oversee performance, security, and reliability of enterprise apps, infrastructure, cloud services and IT operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve productivity and reduce manual tasks through digital solutions.
• Lead an international IT team, building capability and a high-performance culture.
• Shape and implement a global technology strategy supporting growth and efficiency.
• Champion AI, automation and data analytics to improve performance and decision-making.
• Lead technology improvement programmes with user engagement and adoption.
• Manage IT governance, cyber security, data protection, and business continuity.

Skills

IT Leadership

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Management

AI & Automation

Cloud & ERP

Cyber Security

Data Analytics

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Team Development

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

Global IT Director Salary £120 £125k Hybrid working (London)

We re supporting an established international organisation in the appointment of a Global IT Director to lead its technology function and drive digital transformation across global operations.

This is a senior leadership role focused on developing and delivering a business-led IT strategy, improving the adoption and effectiveness of existing technology, and driving measurable improvements through AI, automation and data. The successful candidate will lead an international IT team, strengthen technology capability and help the business maximise the value of its systems and technology investments.

Working closely with Executive leadership and stakeholders across operational, commercial and corporate functions, you will combine strategic direction with hands‑on delivery, ensuring technology supports business growth, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Global IT Director Key accountabilities

• Work closely with Executive leadership to identify business priorities and ensure technology investment delivers tangible commercial and operational benefits.


• Oversee the performance, security and reliability of enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud services and wider IT operations.


• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes, improve productivity and reduce reliance on manual activities through digital solutions.


• Provide leadership and direction to an international IT team, developing capability, accountability and a high-performance culture.


• Shape and implement a global technology strategy that supports business objectives, future growth and operational efficiency.


• Champion the practical application of AI, automation and data analytics to improve business performance and decision‑making.


• Lead technology improvement programmes, ensuring effective implementation, user engagement and adoption across the organisation.


• Take responsibility for IT governance, cyber security, data protection, business continuity and technology risk management.


• Manage technology budgets, supplier relationships and strategic investments, establishing clear measures of performance and return on investment.

Candidate requirements

• Proven experience operating at IT Director, Global IT Director, Head of IT or equivalent senior technology leadership level.


• Strong track record of delivering digital transformation and business change, with demonstrable improvements in efficiency, productivity or operational performance.


• Experience leading IT functions across international, multi‑site or complex organisational environments.


• Broad understanding of enterprise IT environments, including ERP and business applications, cloud infrastructure, cyber security and IT service delivery.


• Experience applying AI, automation, data or digital solutions to deliver measurable business benefits.


• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage technology budgets and oversee third‑party suppliers.


• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence Executive‑level stakeholders.


• A pragmatic, delivery‑focused leadership style, with the ability to translate technology strategy into practical business improvements.


• Degree‑level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.

This is an opportunity for an experienced IT Director to lead a global technology function, influence business strategy and drive meaningful transformation through better use of technology, AI and automation.