Strategic IT Leader (6-Month Hybrid, Amsterdam)

Huxley; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking an experienced Head of IT to shape the technology landscape for a fast-growing international retail organization. This strategic leadership role requires driving IT strategy, overseeing key initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling digital transformation across the business.

You will lead a high-performing IT team, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions in a hybrid Amsterdam setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Extensive IT leadership experience in retail/store environments.
• Proven track record leading IT teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, enterprise applications and systems integration.
• Experience driving digital transformation and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead IT projects from planning through implementation to support growth.
• Drive digital transformation to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of IT landscape including cloud services and databases.
• Monitor systems, address risks, incidents, and service disruptions.
• Oversee implementation, integration, and maintenance of enterprise platforms.
• Establish cybersecurity policies and controls.
• Manage IT budgets, assets, licenses, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with leaders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing IT team.

Skills

IT leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity

Digital transformation

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT related field

Certifications: CISSP, PMP, ITIL (advantage)

Tools

Enterprise systems

IT infrastructure

Job description

Huxley is seeking an experienced Head of IT to shape the technology landscape for a fast-growing international retail organization. This strategic leadership role requires driving IT strategy, overseeing key initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling digital transformation across the business.

You will lead a high-performing IT team, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions in a hybrid Amsterdam setting.