Head of IT

Strategic Leadership: Contribute as Head of IT to enterprise-wide strategic planning and technology investment decisions as a member of the CEO's Extended Leadership Team and Core IT Senior Leadership Team.

• Financial Management: Own and govern financial cost centers for both Run and Change initiatives, ensuring budget alignment with business outcomes and strategic transformation priorities.

• Team Management: Lead and manage geographically distributed teams across multiple locations, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery across multiple time zones worldwide.

• Technology Delivery: Oversee as Head of IT end-to-end technology delivery, including DevSecOps, Software & Data Engineering, Quality Engineering, and IT Risk & Controls.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance for regulatory audits and adherence to international standards (SOX, GDPR, Solvency II, IFRS17).

• Vendor Management: Direct strategic vendor and technology partner relationships, overseeing performance and driving results through robust contractual frameworks.

• Change Management: Institutionalize robust Change Management frameworks, ensuring accountability and governance across the delivery lifecycle.

Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally as a senior IT manager or Head of IT, preferably within the insurance or reinsurance sector.

• Strong understanding of enterprise applications and engineering, with a track record of managing large portfolios and leading cross-functional teams.

• Experience with financial management, including budget governance and cost control.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to serve at the C-level.

• Proficient in modern delivery methodologies, including Agile practices and hybrid work models.

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in defining and rolling out operating metrics and dashboards for executive leadership.

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Package, This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of IT to lead IT initiatives in a prestigious organization with a commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a hybrid working model that promotes a strong work-life balance.

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