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Head of IT Operations & Infrastructure

Employer
Eton Bridge Partners
Location
London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
£90,000 basic + package
Closing date
28 Jan 2019

Job Details

Our client, an entrepreneurial SME FinTech company with a presence across 15 markets internationally, are seeking to appoint a Corporate Head of IT Operations reporting to the Group Finance Director and working in collaboration with the Corporate Head of Business Systems and CTO. This is a greenfield role, responsible for developing a robust road map and plan to globalise and centralise IT Infrastructure & Service and realise the benefit of consolidation and standardisation of solutions, moving away from a federated model with its silos and “local for local” IT capability and technologies. Overseeing a distributed and disparate in-country market IT operations community (circa 10 pax) and providing holistic and joined up strategy and leadership. This role requires a self driven and entrepreneurial minded individual who has appetite for risk & return, is comfortable in rapidly changing/fast growth environments and low levels of maturity in process and data, and happy being hands on with execution and making things happen, but also building business cases and driving strategic thought leadership. There is lots of low hanging fruit opportunity to add value and have an impact assuming the incumbent has the leadership qualities, influence, gravitas and change management skills to identify efficiencies, create a compelling vision, engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and achieve buy-in through a “hearts and minds” journey.

To qualify applicants will require:

  • Relevant degree or qualifications in information technology or computer sciences or equivalent
  • Track record of success and demonstrable experience in an IT Operations (Infrastructure & Service) management
  • Experience in multi-site and ideally remote access locations on an international stage
  • Strong leadership and proven people management experience
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, business interface and change management skill set
  • Evidence of leading globalisation and centralisation of IT operations
  • Get up and go, hands on and entrepreneurial mindset and delivery focus
  • Ideally background in tech-enabled environments supporting external customer facing digital platforms and mobile application products and services

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive for posted roles, unfortunately we are unable to respond to each and every applicant. If we have not been in contact within a week, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. We thank you for your continued interest in working with Eton Bridge Partners.

For more information about this excellent opportunity and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay and quote Ref: BF897617

Company

We are a specialist executive search and interim management partnership with dedicated expertise in Finance, Human Resources and Business Transformation. Our aim is to become the leading independent Search and Interim business by reputation and results. We are a partnership of highly experienced consultants with an exceptional track record of delivery. Our service is underpinned by a great team of researchers and support staff. Our services are focused on senior positions within Finance, Human Resources and Business Transformation, where our specialist expertise is pivotal to a successful and lasting outcome. Our clients come to us from a variety of sectors with unique challenges that demand a tailored approach that is both responsive and collaborative. Developing long-term trusted relationships is at the heart of how we conduct our business. We achieve this through an absolute commitment to delivery, professional integrity and a respectful approach to candidates, clients and colleagues alike. Striving for excellence across all areas of our work enhances our ability to deliver the right solution with speed and accuracy. We consistently provide an exceptional end-to-end experience through attention to detail and a flexible, creative approach.

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