Head of Technology & AI Strategy

Alexander Mae HR; England; On-site; GBP 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Alexander Mae HR is partnering with a private group to appoint an experienced Head of Technology who will shape the technology strategy and lead delivery of secure, high-quality IT services across the Group.

Reporting to the CFO and working with the SLT, you will own technology strategy, AI and data initiatives, cybersecurity, cloud and service delivery, and build a modern operating model that drives value and user experience.

Qualifications

• Significant senior technology leadership experience within a complex or multi-entity organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering technology strategy.
• Experience leading transformation across data, cloud, cybersecurity and AI.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience owning significant technology budgets.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across infrastructure, applications, service delivery, security and data.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Group's long-term technology strategy, aligned to commercial priorities and business needs.
• Lead the adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to create genuine business value.
• Developing and delivering a Group-wide data strategy, improving data quality, governance and accessibility.
• Owning the information security strategy and ensuring the organisation remains resilient against evolving cyber threats.
• Overseeing disaster recovery, contingency and incident response planning.
• Leading, delivering IT across infrastructure, applications, cloud and end-user services with strong service delivery.
• Developing a contemporary IT operating model focused on service quality and user experience.
• Managing the technology budget, procurement and key supplier relationships to ensure value.

Skills

Senior leadership

Technology strategy

AI

Data strategy

Cybersecurity

Cloud

Infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

Alexander Mae HR is partnering with a private group to appoint an experienced Head of Technology who will shape the technology strategy and lead delivery of secure, high-quality IT services across the Group.

Reporting to the CFO and working with the SLT, you will own technology strategy, AI and data initiatives, cybersecurity, cloud and service delivery, and build a modern operating model that drives value and user experience.