Global IT Director

MBM Executive Travel Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Global IT Director to oversee diverse tech teams and ensure optimal IT operations. This role involves managing security, web development projects, and aligning technology strategies with business goals. The successful candidate will lead remote teams, optimize IT infrastructure, and ensure compliance with security standards, all while working with a dynamic international team. Competitive salary and flexible remote working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Flexible remote working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Director or in a similar senior leadership role.
• Experience managing large, remote teams across international locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global IT teams across various regions.
• Oversee the security and performance of IT infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize web development projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Office 365

Cloud Technology

Job description

Full Job Description

Position: Global IT Director

Location: London

Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) to communicate effectively with international teams.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global IT Director to join our client’s team. This pivotal role will oversee the management of a large and diverse tech team, ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems, security, and web development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading internal technology teams, optimizing IT infrastructure, and managing the execution of various global initiatives across multiple international locations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage global IT teams across various regions, ensuring the seamless functioning of all systems and operations.
2. Oversee the security and performance of IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with the highest security standards.
3. Manage and optimize web development projects, ensuring timely delivery and the implementation of best practices.
4. Take full ownership of the internal tech team systems, providing leadership, guidance, and support.
5. Work with cross-functional teams to align technology strategies with business goals.
6. Oversee Office 365 and cloud technologies, ensuring efficiency and proper usage across all locations.
7. Lead remote teams effectively, ensuring strong communication, collaboration, and results.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an IT Director or in a similar senior leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise in IT systems, security protocols, and web development.
• Experience managing large, remote teams across international locations.
• Expertise in Office 365, with a deep understanding of cloud technology and SaaS management.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) to communicate effectively within international teams.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
• Flexible remote working options, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, international team and shape the global IT strategy.