Technical Implementation Lead

jcdecaux; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JCDecaux UK is seeking a Technical Implementation Lead to manage upgrades, release processes, and cross-functional delivery. You will lead a team of Implementation Analysts and coordinate with ESA, TSD, BIL, and DSL leads to ensure seamless deployments.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders while maintaining quality and minimizing business disruption.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in system implementation, upgrade management, and release processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Azure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, inspire and manage a team of diverse technical professionals to continuously exceed customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for system upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of system upgrades, from planning to post-implementation review.
• Lead the team of Implementation Analysts in effective release management, ensuring timely, efficient, and error-free releases.
• Foster strong relationships with software providers, system vendors, and consultancy firms.
• Share insights and gather feedback from teams to continually refine the implementation process.
• Regularly update business stakeholders on upcoming upgrades, potential system downtimes, and expected improvements.

Skills

Strong technical acumen

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Project management

English proficiency

French proficiency (beneficial)

Education

Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

Job description

Purpose & Impact

Within JCDecaux UK, the role of the Technical Implementation Lead (TIL) is crucial for managing and ensuring the smooth rollout of system upgrades and overseeing the effective release management processes. The TIL ensures that technological improvements are implemented in a way that maximizes efficiency and reduces business disruption.

The role reports to the Technical Solutions Director (TSD) and works alongside the Enterprise & Solution Architect (ESA), Business Intelligence (BIL) and Data Services (DSL) Leads and, developers or external consultants within the Technical Solutions department.

The TIL manages a team of Legacy Application Support Consultants and Implementation Analysts

Key interactions include:

• Business Intelligence - to ensure that upgrades and releases support and enhance BI initiatives
• Data Services - to ensure data integrity and availability during and after system upgrades
• Developers or external consultants - to guarantee that cloud-based solutions align with implementation strategies

As part of JCDecaux UK, an evolving company, the TIL is instrumental in ensuring that technological advancements are introduced seamlessly, supporting ongoing business operations and strategic growth.

What you'll be doing...

Capabilities

Leadership

Ability to lead, motivate, inspire and manage a team of diverse technical professionals to continuously exceed customer expectations

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Implementation Strategy & Planning

Develop and maintain a strategic plan for system upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations

Prioritize upgrades based on business needs, system vulnerabilities, and technological advancements

Keep abreast of technological trends to ensure JCDecaux's systems remain current and competitive

Operational Activities

Oversee the complete lifecycle of system upgrades, from planning to post-implementation review

Coordinate with various teams to ensure upgrades are in line with technical and business requirements

Establish protocols to test new upgrades in controlled environments before full-scale implementation

Release Management & Support

Lead the team of Implementation Analysts in effective release management, ensuring timely, efficient, and error-free releases

Serve as the primary point of contact for all implementation-related queries and issues

Review post-implementation feedback and make necessary adjustments to future upgrades

Vendor Management

Foster strong relationships with software providers, system vendors, and consultancy firms

Ensure third-party solutions and upgrades are in alignment with JCDecaux's technical requirements and standards

Quality Management

Commit to the continuous improvement of implementation practices by reviewing system performance, user feedback, and team inputs

Ensure thorough documentation of every system upgrade, outlining processes, challenges, solutions, and outcomes

Team Collaboration

Lead and mentor the team of Implementation Analysts, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage release processes

Collaborate closely with other department leads to ensure integrated and cohesive system upgrades

Share insights and gather feedback from teams to continually refine the implementation process

Stakeholder Engagement

Regularly update business stakeholders on upcoming upgrades, potential system downtimes, and expected improvements

Translate technical jargon into understandable terms for non-technical audiences

Develop and maintain strong relationships with business units, ensuring system upgrades align with their operational needs

Personal

• Strong technical acumen with an ability to foresee and troubleshoot potential issues
• Proficiency in English; French proficiency would be beneficial
• Proven project management skills, with an ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and user experience
• Self-driven with a passion for technological innovation
• Exceptional communication and team leadership skills

A little bit about you...

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in system implementation, upgrade management, and release processes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Azure
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale technical projects
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle and release management protocols

A little bit more about us...

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience.

We are One Team, more than just ourselves.

We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers' problems.

We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.

We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.

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