Interim Head of Digital Operations & Resilience

Harvey Nash Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Glasgow is seeking an Interim Director-level technology leader to mentor and support senior teams. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in running large-scale cloud services and must be available for on-site work at least 2 days a week. This position offers the opportunity to guide leadership through a period of change while ensuring resilience and confidence within teams.

Qualifications

• Track record in high-volume cloud services.
• Experience in public sector or regulated enterprises.
• Ability to work on-site in Glasgow at least 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support senior leadership.
• Ensure resilience during high demand and change.
• Build cohesion in transitioning teams.

Skills

Mentoring senior leadership

Running large-scale cloud services

Experience with critical live services

Building confidence in teams

Transitioning operating models

Job description

Overview

Harvey Nash are searching for an Interim Director-level technology leader to provide assurance, coaching and resilience across their senior digital, delivery and change teams.

This role is not about line management or diving into technical detail, rather it's about bringing gravitas, assurance and live service experience to coach senior digital, delivery and change leaders, ensuring resilience during a period of high demand and significant change.

Responsibilities

• Act as a mentor and steadying influence for senior leadership


• Proven experience of running large-scale, high-volume cloud services


• Battle scars from running critical live services at scale (public sector or regulated enterprise ideal)


• Build confidence and cohesion in senior teams as they transition to a new operating model


• On-site a minimum of 2 days per week in Glasgow to establish trust and credibility


• Significant experience in highly complex, large-scale cloud environments is essential

Conversations are happening this week with a start required within the next 3-4 weeks. Please note that BPSS is required for this position.