A senior IT leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise-wide IT strategy across the UK and neighbouring European markets. The position leads IT teams, application lifecycle management and landscape transformation, driving standardisation, security and high-quality service delivery aligned to business priorities.

Client Details

This is a permanent position within a well-established organisation in Milton Keynes. The company operates as a medium-sized enterprise and is known for its commitment to technological excellence and operational efficiency.

Description

• Define and communicate IT strategy, objectives and roadmap aligned to business goals
• Act as senior IT business partner, owning end-to-end demand to delivery lifecycle
• Lead application management, support and delivery using Agile and ITIL-aligned models
• Drive IT landscape simplification, standardisation and regional harmonisation
• Ensure high availability, performance and security of business-critical applications
• Oversee IT operations, escalation management and service quality assurance
• Manage IT budgets across run, change and project portfolios
• Lead supplier and partner relationships to ensure value, compliance and performance
• Identify and mitigate IT, security and operational risks
• Build, manage and develop a high-performing IT leadership and delivery team

Profile

A successful Head of IT should have:

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Computer Science or related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in IT consulting or senior IT leadership roles
• Strong understanding of IT architectures, infrastructure and enterprise platforms
• Advanced knowledge of Cloud technologies, DevOps, APIs, IAM and open-source solutions
• Proven experience delivering complex IT transformation and change programmes
• Strong background in IT Service Management and Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with vendor management, budget ownership and commercial negotiation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and strategic thinking skills

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £90,000 - £100,000 per annum.
• Permanent employment in a reputable organisation in Milton Keynes.
• Opportunities to drive technological innovation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on professional growth.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding Head of IT role and contribute to the success of a thriving organisation, we encourage you to apply today.