Head of Technology Operations
One of the UK’s most successful and rapidly expanding retail businesses, are seeking a strategically focused, hands-on Technology professional to transform, develop and lead their Technology Operations function.
This broad, varied and demanding role entails responsibility for strategy execution and continuous improvement of a technology infrastructure whilst ensuring appropriate security and service levels are maintained.
Head of Technology Operations, responsibilities :-
Strategic leadership of technology operations function
Team leadership and development
Infrastructure management
Maintenance of a robust security strategy
Service delivery
Driving continuous improvement
Vendor management
Cost optimisation
Management of disaster recovery plan
Stakeholder collaboration
Ownership of on-going innovation strategy
Head of Technology Operations, candidate requirements
Degree level with an in depth understanding of an Azure based infrastructure (networking, security, governance, continuous improvement, cost optimisation)
A minimum of 10 years progressive Technology experience
A minimum of 3 years Technology leadership experience
Ability to create and implement Technology strategy to align with business objectives
Thorough knowledge of IT infrastructure, security and service management principles
Hands on Microsoft Azure Cloud Environment knowledge
Vendor management knowledge
Familiarity with a multi site environment (retail preferred)
Highly developed communication style
Negotiation skills