Technology Strategy Lead: Innovation & Change

Computacenter; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is seeking a Lead IT Consultant to shape technology direction across the organisation, translating market developments into practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, domain owners and partners to design innovation programmes, assess architectures and deliver value through strategic technology initiatives.

Based in Hatfield, you’ll lead cross-country initiatives, mentor teams and champion responsible innovation within a governance

Qualifications

• Experience in technology strategy, CTO advisory or enterprise architecture.
• Broad technology profile with curiosity to go deeper into unfamiliar subject areas when required.
• Ability to operate strategically, linking technology trends with business, commercial, economic and customer considerations.
• Experience developing technology or domain strategies and producing clear strategy documents or executive materials.
• Knowledge of TOGAF, SAFe, waterfall, agile, DevOps and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic goals into prioritised initiatives, investment cases, technology plans and governed delivery roadmaps.
• Lead horizon scanning and competitive analysis, identifying developments that could change company or customer direction.
• Produce high-quality white papers, strategic recommendations and executive-level decision materials.
• Design and run innovation frameworks and programmes, including labs and proof-of-concept activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to diagnose business challenges and recommend best-fit technologies based on value and risk.
• Evaluate architecture and solution proposals balancing creativity and governance.
• Engage specialists to investigate unfamiliar domains and validate assumptions.
• Support strategic work for customers and major programmes, including on-site engagement when needed.
• Build relationships with vendors, partners, and industry communities to access insight and commercial value.
• Influence senior stakeholders through clear thinking and compelling outputs, leading cross-country initiatives.

Skills

Technology strategy

CTO advisory

Enterprise architecture

Innovation management

Digital strategy

Technology transformation

Consulting

TOGAF

SAFe

DevSecOps

DevOps

English proficiency

Job description

Computacenter is seeking a Lead IT Consultant to shape technology direction across the organisation, translating market developments into practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, domain owners and partners to design innovation programmes, assess architectures and deliver value through strategic technology initiatives.

Based in Hatfield, you’ll lead cross-country initiatives, mentor teams and champion responsible innovation within a governance