Working with a leading national brand in their search for a Head of IT to lead their projects and implementations as well as manage offshore 3rd party resource. This is a permanent role, based in Birmingham 2-3 days a week on site with the rest from home paying £80-£90,000 + benefits
Role Purpose
- Drive transformational change through the business enabled by appropriate systems and processes.
- Provide senior strategic leadership, direction, and management of the IT function whilst working closely on the projects.
- Develop the IT Strategy alongside with the delivery of a transformational business change project.
- Plan and deliver IT solutions to the business.
- Develop and deploy a suite of high quality and robust IT operational services and solutions.
- Manage key stakeholder and external supplier relationships for the benefit and delivery of IT services, delivered through visible KPI metrics.
Key Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team leadership, including understanding how to create a strong, effective, and professional IT team.
- Understanding of ERP, MRP, MES systems, within manufacturing (advantageous)
- Understanding of modern technologies and processes covering the spectrum of IT activities required to operate a processing / manufacturing business efficiently, including e-commerce and digital strategies for B2B and B2C channels.
- Experience of effective senior leadership and the management of a hybrid internal and outsourced IT services.
- Experience of running a multi-function, multi-year transformational change project enabled by IT systems and processes.
- Demonstrable track record of strategy development and deployment.
- Ability to build strong relationships based on integrity, trust, and respected judgement.
- Strong influencing skills at both board and senior management level.
- Flexible with the ability to prioritise effectively and to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgement within an overall business context.
- Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.
- Innovative and ability to challenge the status-quo.
Back to searchHead of IT
SF Recruitment
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
£80,000 - £88,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A leading national brand is seeking a Head of IT to lead projects and manage offshore resources, offering a salary between £80,000 and £90,000 plus benefits.
- This permanent position is based in Birmingham, requiring 2-3 days on-site work each week.
- The role involves driving transformational change through effective IT systems and processes, while providing strategic leadership within the IT function.
- Candidates should have a strong background in managing hybrid IT services, as well as experience in running multi-year transformational change projects.
- The ideal applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a track record in strategy development, and the ability to build strong relationships at senior management levels.
