Description:
Are you ready for a Head of IT new Role? Our client is seeking a senior leader to lead 10 plus senior team members, leading and managing a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the IT department, providing an excellent level of service to the organization in line with business needs and industry best practice.
- Successfully manage and lead a team of 10+ skilled IT professionals including various team leads
- Responsible for controlling a multifunctional IT department making decisions on day to day and long-term business objectives
- Report to senior management and communicate with the business stakeholders on all IT matters.
- Continually liaise with other departments in the organization to assess their IT needs and devise solutions that best address those needs.
- Plan the implementation of new solutions and provide guidance to the IT team and managed service partners and other staff within the organization
- Responsible for the integration and smooth running of the company Website – ERP – WMS systems
- Manage all elements of ICT service delivery ensuring the availability of a fully functional, reliable and secure ICT environment.
Requirements:
- Proven IT Management experience including 10+ years IT experience, with strong emphasis on people management, providing an excellent and proactive level of service to the business
- Knowledge of the Insurance industry or Financial Services sector a distinct advantage
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, enhance, support and develop an IT team of 10+ staff
- Strong stakeholder & communication management and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining expected levels of quality
- Project Management skills and experience in using structured project management frameworks with demonstrated successful project delivery