Head of Technology Solutions

SERV Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serv Recruitment represents a global sporting organisation in the Midlands seeking a Head of Technology Solutions to lead the technology applications, architecture and portfolio. The role focuses on shaping technology strategy and driving business transformation to support growth and operational excellence.

You will oversee application architecture and the delivery of major technology initiatives, building strong executive partnerships and guiding the Technology Solutions team to achieve

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Technology Solutions, Enterprise Applications or similar function.
• Strong experience managing business-critical applications and delivering technology transformation.
• Track record of application rationalisation, system consolidation and architectural improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, APIs and integrations.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to translate technology strategy into tangible business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's Technology Solutions strategy, application portfolio and long-term roadmap.
• Define and evolve our application architecture, simplifying systems and reducing duplication, complexity and cost.
• Lead the delivery of technology projects, business change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise applications, integrations, APIs and data flows, ensuring secure, scalable and connected solutions.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership, working closely with Digital Product, Technology Operations, Data and Security teams.
• Manage strategic technology suppliers, budgets, contracts and investment decisions.
• Lead, develop and inspire the Technology Solutions team.

Skills

Technology leadership

Enterprise applications

Application transformation

SaaS platforms

APIs & integrations

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Job description

I'm currently working with a global sporting organisation in the Midlands region who are looking to recruit a Head of Technology Solutions for the business.

This is a newly created role to join a fast growing technology department. Looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Technology Solutions to lead the technology applications, architecture and solutions portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the technology strategy, drive business transformation and ensure tech supports commercial growth, operational excellence and an outstanding experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisations Technology Solutions strategy, application portfolio and long-term roadmap.
• Define and evolve our application architecture, simplifying systems and reducing duplication, complexity and cost.
• Lead the delivery of technology projects, business change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise applications, integrations, APIs and data flows, ensuring secure, scalable and connected solutions.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership team, working closely with Digital Product, Technology Operations, Data and Security teams.
• Manage strategic technology suppliers, budgets, contracts and investment decisions.
• Lead, develop and inspire the Technology Solutions team.

Candidate Specification:

• Proven experience leading a Technology Solutions, Enterprise Applications or similar function.
• Strong experience managing business-critical applications and delivering technology transformation.
• A track record of application rationalisation, system consolidation and architectural improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, APIs and integrations.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to translate technology strategy into tangible business outcomes.