UK Defence Chief Technology and Digital Officer

ServiceNow; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a highly specialized Defence Chief Technology and Digital Officer with extensive experience in CIO or CTO roles. This position involves providing expert technical consultation, developing strategic insights, and mentoring staff within the company. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in UK Defence, innovative thinking, and a commitment to enhancing employee skills. The role emphasizes collaboration with CxOs to align technological solutions with business strategies. Competitive full-time employment with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of technical leadership driving innovation and delivering technology solutions in a complex environment.
• Experience working across various UK Defence to bring perspective and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical consultation to customers and partners.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across the industry.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Compliance Knowledge

Innovative Mindset

Change Management

Networking

Mentoring

Education

10+ years in technology leadership roles (CIO / CTO)

Job description

The UK Defence Chief Technology and Digital Officeris a highly specialised professional with deep UK Defenceindustry knowledge and extensive CIO or CTO experience. They serve as a pivotal resource in providing expert advice advanced technical solutions and strategic insights to support our customer and partners mission. This role requires a blend of technical acumen UK Defence experience and the ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical consultation to customers and partners.
• Stay current with industry trends technological advancements to inform strategic decisions.
• Represent ServiceNow at Industry events and Defence Technology Forums increase mindshare.

Play an active role in preparing and delivering customer Executive Briefings.

Strategic Planning

• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across industry.
• Analyse industry data and develop strategic insights to help shape our customers strategic direction.
• Collaborate with CxOs to align technical solutions with business goals.

Training and Mentorship

• Offer training and development programs to enhance the technical skills of ServiceNow employees.
• Mentor technical staff fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across industry.
• Analyse industry data and develop strategic insights to help shape our customers strategic direction.
• Collaborate with CxOs to align technical solutions with business goals.

Qualifications : Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles (CIO / CTO) with a proven track record of technical leadership driving innovation and delivering technology solutions in a complex organisational environment.

Experience working across various UK Defence to bring a breadth of perspective and expertise to the role.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking : Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop and execute a technology vision that aligns with business goals.
• Technical Expertise : In-depth knowledge of current and emerging technologies including cloud computing cybersecurity data analytics and software development.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving : Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address technology-related challenges and opportunities.
• Compliance Knowledge : Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to technology and data security.
• Innovative Mindset : A forward-thinking innovative mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business success.
• Change Management : Experience leading technology change initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Networking : Strong professional network within the technology community.
• Mentoring : A commitment to mentoring and developing future technology leaders within the organisation

Additional Information :

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible remote or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here . To determine eligibility for a work persona ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation national origin or nationality ancestry age disability gender identity or expression marital status veteran status or any other category protected by addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Department / Functional Area : Sales

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1