IT Operations Director - Private Equity

Stanton House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a strategic IT Operations Director to lead their global IT function. This pivotal role offers the chance to drive IT transformation within a dynamic, private equity-backed environment. You will manage a global team, oversee critical IT infrastructure, and ensure seamless integration and security of IT operations. With significant exposure to M&A and performance enhancement, this role requires a hands-on leader who can navigate change and foster collaboration across teams. If you're ready to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Healthcare

Pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 8-10 years as IT Operations Director in fast-paced organizations.
• Experience in Private Equity environments and navigating change.
• Expertise in IT security and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement global IT Target Operating Model.
• Lead IT security strategy and risk management.
• Oversee third-party IT vendor relationships.

Skills

IT Operations Management

IT Security

IT Governance

Vendor Management

Post-Merger Integration

Leadership

Communication Skills

Results Driven

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

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Private Equity Recruiter for PE funds & PortCo's | Transformation, Tech, Operations, PMI & Value Creation | UK & Europe

An opportunity to join a Private Equity Backed SaaS business with £180m revenue, £80m EBITDA, as the Global IT Operations Director. Following significant growth including expansion into the US with a major piece of M&A during the investment process with a large-cap US PE fund.

Location: London (hybrid 50% in the office)

Salary: £140,000 - 150,000 base + competitve bonus + eligiable for equity participation + benefits

Benefits: 30 days annual leave, healthcare, pension, life insurance

Reporting to: COO, you will be Director level and member of the GLT

Travel: Adhoc travel to the US

The Role:

We are seeking a strategically minded and hands-on IT Operations Director to lead the global IT function, reporting directly to the COO. You will be a member of the Group Leadership Team, leading a global team of IT professionals, with ownership of offshore teams and IT Vendors. You will be responsible for setting and executing the IT Target Operating Model (TOM) onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams. This role offers significant exposure to M&A, IT integration, and performance transformation within a dynamic PE-backed environment.

Mandate:

As the IT Operations Director you will lead mission critical IT Infrastructure, systems and services. A pivotal role for the business, you will lead seamless integration, reliability and security of IT Operations, enabling the business to leverage technology as a competitive advantage.

As the business embarks on a post-merger integration strategy you will drive the holistic design of IT Target Operating Model and embed a new way of working to ensure the business remains agile, secure and poised for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global TOM for onshore, nearshore, offshore IT Operations, ensuring scalability and alignment with strategic business needs.
• End-to-end ownership of internal IT operations, infrastructure, service management, and delivery excellence across the globe and partner ecosystems.
• Lead IT security strategy and implementation, including IT risk management, governance, and alignment with relevant frameworks.
• Build and maintain IT governance structures, ensuring compliance, business continuity, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Oversee relationships with third-party IT vendors and offshore providers, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
• Drive operational excellence and adoption of Microsoft O365 and other core business applications.
• Play a pivotal role in post-merger IT integration and due diligence processes.
• Lead and mentor a global IT team and outsourced technical partners.
• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to drive IT strategy aligned with overall business growth.

Skills Required:

• 8-10 years track record as IT Operations Director / Head of IT Operations in fast-paced, growing organisation
• Experience operating within Private Equity environments and navigating change, performance improvement, and transformation in a fast-paced PE environment
• Expertise in IT Security, IT Governance, Risk Management, and Vendor Management.
• Deep understanding of post-merger IT integration and IT due diligence processes.
• Familiarity with leading enterprise applications, particularly Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Strong leadership skills managing both internal teams and offshore partners.
• Hands-on with the ability to lead strategic direction while managing operational detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to gain trust and drive adoption of new IT Strategy to global stakeholders
• Self-starter, who is results driven and can operate under pressure in a fast-moving PE environment
• Ability to succeed in an ambiguous changing environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Information Services, and IT System Data Services

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