Head of Research Tech Strategy & Platforms

Michael Page Technology; Liverpool City Region; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

Russell Group University seeks a transformative Head of Research Technology Services to shape and deliver the institution's technology strategy for world‑leading research. You will bridge the research community and IT, translating needs into a strategic roadmap of investments and initiatives.

You will lead governance across the Research IT portfolio, drive large-scale programmes, and build compelling business cases.

Formación

• Significant senior leadership experience within Research IT or a comparable setting.
• Experience developing and implementing technology strategies aligned to organisational goals.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior academic and executive leaders.
• Experience leading large-scale programmes, portfolios or digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of research computing, cloud technologies, data platforms and emerging technologies.
• Commercial and financial planning capability, including investment case development.
• Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills.
• A collaborative and innovative approach, with ability to operate in complex environments.
• Experience within a research-intensive university, with HPC exposure advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Developing and delivering the institution's Research Technology strategy.
• Acting as a trusted partner to academic stakeholders and research communities.
• Leading governance, prioritisation and investment decisions across the Research IT portfolio.
• Building business cases for major technology and digital transformation initiatives.
• Working with infrastructure, cyber security, applications and data teams to deliver services.
• Identifying opportunities around AI, cloud, advanced computing, digital laboratories and research platforms.
• Supporting research funding bids through technology planning and cost modelling.
• Building external partnerships with research organisations, suppliers and industry bodies.
• Managing a portfolio of programmes to enhance the researcher experience.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team with a culture of innovation.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategy development

Digital transformation

Communication

Leadership

Descripción del empleo

Russell Group University seeks a transformative Head of Research Technology Services to shape and deliver the institution's technology strategy for world‑leading research. You will bridge the research community and IT, translating needs into a strategic roadmap of investments and initiatives.

You will lead governance across the Research IT portfolio, drive large-scale programmes, and build compelling business cases.