IT Director

Morgan Philips Group SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an experienced IT Director to oversee technology services such as infrastructure, IT support, and cyber security. The ideal candidate will lead high-performing teams within a hybrid working model, focusing on digital transformation and automation. Candidates should have a strong technical understanding, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem, along with leadership experience in complex, multi-site environments. A competitive salary and package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced IT Director or Head of IT with a track record in leading teams of 15-20.
• Strong coverage in Cyber security, cloud, automation, and enterprise platforms.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technology services including infrastructure, operations, IT support, and cyber security.
• Align UK strategy with global teams for digital transformation.
• Drive technology strategy and manage financial vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber security

Cloud computing

Digital transformation

Automation

Tools

Office 365

VMware

Azure

CrowdStrike

Job description

IT Director

I have been instructed to recruit for an IT Director. This role will cover the UK and will oversee technology services such as infrastructure, operations, IT support and cyber security. A hands on approach is required along with strategic thinking, a leader who can manage high performing teams. The ability to think automation first and how AI can assist the business into a modernize environment.

Experience

• An experienced IT Director or Head of IT who has managed ‘Heads of’ and indirectly managed a team of 15-20 people consisting of infrastructure, cyber security, operations and IT support.
• Experience of leadership roles across complex, multi-site environments, and strong coverage in Cyber security, cloud, automation, AI and enterprise platforms.
• Core areas being digital transformation, technology strategy and leadership, service management, financial vendor management, governance risk management.
• Working closely with Global teams to align UK strategy.
• Good leadership skills, remain calm, the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work well across different functions.
• Good understanding of technical landscape within the Microsoft ecosystem such as Office 365 and associated products, digital workplace technologies, Networking and firewalls, VMware, Cloud such as Azure, CrowdStrike.

This role is to work in central London with a hybrid working model, salary and package is competitive.

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