Strategic IT Innovation Leader

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is seeking a Lead IT Consultant to shape enterprise technology direction, translating strategy into actionable roadmaps. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, domain owners, and partners across an international organization to move ideas from concept to pilot and scale.

You'll influence decision-makers through clear thinking and executive materials, leading innovation projects and ensuring governance across technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology strategy, CTO advisory, enterprise architecture or consulting.
• Broad technology profile across the stack with curiosity to go deeper when needed.
• Ability to connect technology trends with business and customer considerations.
• Experience developing technology or domain strategies and producing executive materials.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, SAFe, waterfall, agile, DevOps and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic goals into prioritised initiatives and roadmaps.
• Lead horizon scanning and competitive analysis for 3–5 year outlook.
• Produce executive-level recommendations and decision materials.
• Design and run innovation programmes, labs, hackathons, pilots.
• Partner with stakeholders to diagnose challenges and recommend technologies.
• Evaluate architecture proposals balancing creativity with governance and risk.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and cross-country teams without direct authority.
• Act as a thought leader and mentor promoting responsible innovation.

Skills

Technology strategy

CTO advisory

Enterprise architecture

Innovation

Digital strategy

Technology transformation

Consulting

TOGAF

SAFe

Agile

DevOps

DevSecOps

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Influencing

Leadership

English proficiency

Job description

Computacenter is seeking a Lead IT Consultant to shape enterprise technology direction, translating strategy into actionable roadmaps. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, domain owners, and partners across an international organization to move ideas from concept to pilot and scale.

You'll influence decision-makers through clear thinking and executive materials, leading innovation projects and ensuring governance across technology initiatives.