Head Of Technology Strategy

Description:

The role of Head of Technology Strategy will work within the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Europe (OCIO) and report to the Chief Architect, Strategy, and Planning Officer. This role will lead a team and be responsible for developing, aligning, maintaining, and overseeing the execution of technology strategies throughout Europe and for maintaining and enhancing the strategic governance framework.

Working within the framework of the European Technology strategy, the role will create relationships with key senior stakeholders, including country CIOs, country and Shared Services lead Architects and senior leaders. The role requires an in-depth understanding of business priorities and can connect technology with business goals, continuing to drive strategic value, delivering exceptional customer service and revenue growth.

Key Accountabilities

1. Direct the European Technology strategy development and evolution across European business entities within countries, and Shared Services units, focusing on the long-term sustainability of the IT estate and the businesses they serve
2. Develop and own the European Cloud strategy in line with broader Technology strategies
3. Responsible for driving the development and maintenance of the IT strategy governance framework
4. Responsible for researching and promoting new technologies, practices, and operating models to evolve the IT organisation
5. Responsible for adapting and dovetailing the technology strategy in line with the business strategy of each of the European companies
6. Promote the adoption of new technologies implemented across Europe through change management (in conjunction with local change management units)
7. Lead and motivate a team, managing the performance and development of direct reports, ensuring alignment with the European Technology strategic direction. Ensure robust succession planning and uses talent management strategies to build and retain capability
8. Is a role model for the vision and values of European Technology, exemplifying the ways of working and culture where we do the right thing for our organisation and people to succeed; embracing diversity in all its forms to create an inclusive environment to get the best outcomes
9. Key contributor to the European Technology annual planning and budgeting process and leads oversight of significant IT budgets

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Significant experience and a proven track record of developing, leading, and implementing IT vision and strategy in large complex organisations, preferably across multiple geographies
• Expert level of knowledge of IT strategy formulation, governance frameworks and architecture
• Experience leading and overseeing substantial technology change and transformation programs and initiatives and associated spend and budgets
• Deep knowledge and understanding of IT governance and risk and operational risk
• Exposure to an environment with Board and regulatory oversight
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to translate business objectives into IT strategy and roadmaps through to implementation
• Direct experience with financial management issues and activities, preparing budgets and forecasts based on operational requirements
• Strong knowledge of product and systems life cycles
• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a technology-related field, or equivalent work or education-related experience. Master’s Degree is a plus