Strategic IT Director - Growth & Innovation Leader (Hybrid)

KDR Talent Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Résumé du poste

KDR Talent Solutions Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced IT Director to join the executive leadership team. The role requires shaping the technology strategy, driving hands-on execution and partnering with the board to deliver growth.

The successful candidate will lead architecture, AI initiatives, security, and digital transformation in a fast-growing software and technology business serving the retail sector. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology functions within a growing business.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear commercial outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication.
• Experience managing suppliers, budgets and technology investment decisions.

Responsabilités

• Define and lead the organisation's technology and systems architecture strategy.
• Deliver technology roadmaps through a combination of internal resources and external partners.
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, security and system performance.
• Drive the development and execution of the company's AI strategy and broader digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead programme delivery, ensuring projects are completed effectively, on time and within budget.
• Manage technology suppliers and third-party partners, including commercial negotiations and performance management.
• Ensure robust business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber security frameworks are in place.
• Support acquisition and integration activity, bringing together disparate systems and technology environments.
• Present technology strategies and business cases to executive stakeholders and the Board.
• Champion innovation while maintaining a practical focus on operational excellence and commercial outcomes.

Connaissances

Technology leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Hands-on leadership

Outils

Fabric

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Azure

Description du poste

KDR Talent Solutions Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced IT Director to join the executive leadership team. The role requires shaping the technology strategy, driving hands-on execution and partnering with the board to deliver growth.

The successful candidate will lead architecture, AI initiatives, security, and digital transformation in a fast-growing software and technology business serving the retail sector. Hybrid working is offered.