Summary: The IT Director will lead the development and execution of IT strategies for a rapidly expanding global company, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role involves overseeing global IT operations, driving digital transformation, and managing cybersecurity measures. The position requires collaboration with senior leadership and mentoring a global IT team to foster innovation and efficiency. This is a contract role with a focus on making a significant impact within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of IT strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's global business objectives.
• Oversee and manage the global IT infrastructure, including cloud services, networks, and enterprise applications.
• Drive IT transformation and innovation, ensuring the organization is leveraging the latest technology to enhance operations and business efficiency.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place to protect company data, assets, and systems.
• Manage IT budgets and resources, ensuring optimal use of resources and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize key technology projects that support business growth.
• Lead and mentor a global IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and continuous improvement.
• Work with external vendors and partners to manage third-party relationships and ensure the successful delivery of IT services.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, making recommendations for future investments.
• Ensure IT governance and compliance with regulatory standards across multiple regions.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as an IT Director, CIO, or in a similar senior IT leadership role.
• Extensive experience in leading global IT operations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in IT infrastructure management, including cloud, data centres, networking, and enterprise systems.
• Expertise in IT security, data protection, and compliance (GDPR, etc.).
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Experience with managing large-scale budgets and IT projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT