Director, IT - Major Systems

KBR
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Business Software
Program Optimization
Computer Security
Information Systems
IT Management
Information Technology Operations
Systems Integration
Enterprise Software Applications
Information Technology
Data Management

Job description

The Director, IT - Major Systems will lead the strategy, governance and continuous improvement of KBR's major IT systems, including enterprise applications and development/engineering platforms. The Major Systems Director, IT will be accountable for successful delivery management, and handover to operations, ensuring they deliver measurable business and mission outcomes within pre-agreed investment, risk, architecture, and security protocols.

This role ensures systems are reliable, scalable, commercially competitive and aligned with business strategic objectives while enabling operational efficiency and technology-driven innovation. Through cross-functional collaboration and hands-on leadership, the Director drives system optimization, process improvement, and adoption of best practices to support ongoing business performance and strategic initiatives., * Develop and execute strategy for major enterprise systems-including business applications and engineering platforms-to align technology capabilities with organizational goals

  • End-to-End Accountability for the full lifecycle of major applications and development programs - from strategy and roadmap through delivery, handover to operations, major optimizations (beyond small break fix), and retirement
  • Establish clear Delivery Governance delivery models, decision rights, and escalation paths; leading through empowerment and intervening only when guardrails are exceeded
  • Build and lead a high-performing empowered IT team that fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across system operations
  • Partner with business and technical teams as the primary technical steward for the KBR Executive team to identify, champion and govern opportunities that enhance efficiency, data utilization, and operational effectiveness
  • Provide quarterly reporting, to the KBR Executive team on Portfolio & Investment Stewardship of enterprise critical program and application portfolios and their performance within approved funding envelopes, balancing demand, capacity, risk, and value
  • Oversee system integrations, upgrades, and governance to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data management, and IT standards

Requirements

Do you have experience in Leadership?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field

  • 15+ years of progressive IT experience
  • 5 - 8 years of experience within leadership roles managing enterprise-scale systems and IT operations
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing IT teams supporting complex system environments
  • Strong expertise in enterprise applications, system integration, modernization, and optimization initiatives
  • Demonstrated success implementing IT governance, cybersecurity, and data management standards, * Experience leading system modernization, integration, and process improvement initiatives
  • Background in ERP/CRM platforms and development or engineering systems
  • Familiarity with IT strategy execution in complex, multi-system enterprise environments
  • Track record of supporting business growth through technology-enabled solutions and cross-functional collaboration
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and large-scale IT programs for enterprise systems

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