ICT Director

Macallam Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macallam Resourcing in London seeks an ICT Director of Change to lead a two-year legacy transformation and drive modern, cloud-based platforms across the business. You will partner with the CEO to shape strategy, realising growth and efficiency through IT-driven change.

The role requires senior stakeholder influence, governance of programmes, and delivery of benefits through integrated ICT solutions.

Qualifications

• Leading IT change and transformation programmes that deliver measurable benefits.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and its application to ICT systems.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes and projects concurrently.
• Experience with IT service delivery frameworks (incident, problem, change).
• Advanced stakeholder engagement with executive-level influence.
• Vendor and contract management experience, including outsourcing and multi-supplier setups.
• Proven budgeting and financial management, with business case development.
• Leadership experience building and developing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic transformation agenda for ICT across the organisation.
• Define and deliver a coherent change roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to turn complex needs into executable programmes.
• Modernise systems and processes to support growth and profitability.

Skills

IT change leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & cost analysis

Education

Degree-level IT / CS / Engineering

Job description

ICT Director of Change

London location

Salary £95,000 plus benefits

Permanent or fixed term contract

We are looking for a dynamic ICT change person, in the upward curve of their career to join a well-established, cash rich business in this Director position. This is a pivotal moment in the evolution from legacy systems to a modern business, driving increased revenues and profits . This is a rare opportunity to lead a 2 year transformation of legacy ICT systems and ways of working, shaping the business into a modern, agile technology driven organisation that underpins growth, then afterwards undertake the ongoing IT Director role. You will work with the CEO and be at the centre of strategic decision-making, driving change and leading a team that directly impacts all systems operational efficiency, service quality, and business improvement.

About the Role:

As ICT Director, you will own the strategic transformation agenda for ICT across the organisation, leading it from old legacy systems to an integrated, future-ready technology environment. You will define and deliver a coherent change roadmap aligned with business objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will turn complex business needs into executable programmes that modernise systems, processes, and help different services lines to grow.

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record in leading IT change and transformation programmes, including legacy system replacement or modernisation that have delivered proven benefit to your employer organisation in improved revenues and profits.
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and its application to designing integrated ICT systems and services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programmes and projects concurrently, with strong project and programme management discipline.
• Experience managing IT service delivery frameworks, including incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to operate and influence at executive level.
• Strong vendor and contract management experience, including outsourcing arrangements and multi-supplier environments.
• Proven capability in budgeting and financial management, including business case development and cost/benefit analysis.
• Leadership experience in building, motivating, and developing multidisciplinary technical and change teams.

Skills:

• Background in modernising or integrating legacy systems with cloud-based platforms and contemporary AI architectures.
• Any familiarity with quality management and regulatory frameworks relevant to testing and certification environments would be useful but not essential.
• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, including AI, data, analytics, and customer-facing technology solutions.
• Experience in organisational change management, including change readiness, training, and adoption strategies.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in project or programme management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP) would be beneficial.