Head of IT

4756149
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Milton Keynes
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Leadership
  • Industry

    Automotive
  • Pay

    Pays up to £100k + Great Benefits Package

Fantastic Head of IT Role, Hybrid Working, Brilliant opportunity for a strong IT individual, well known brand

Our client, a leading global organisation in the commercial vehicle industry, is seeking a Head of IT to drive innovation, standardisation, and operational excellence across the UK and European cluster (UK, Netherlands, Belgium).

About the Role

As Head of IT, you will:

  • Lead and manage the UK IT team, ensuring delivery of high-quality IT solutions, services, and projects.
  • Act as a strategic business partner, aligning IT strategy with business objectives.
  • Oversee application management and support, implementing agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and ITIL-based processes.
  • Drive IT landscape harmonisation and transformation toward a centralised, standardised regional model.
  • Manage budgets for run, change, and project portfolios.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure effective, compliant, and value-driven solutions.
  • Champion emerging technologies and continuous improvement across systems and processes.
What We’re Looking For:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT consulting or leadership roles.
  • Advanced knowledge of IT technologies, architectures, and infrastructure (Cloud, DevOps, API, IAM).
  • Strong understanding of business processes, vendor management, and IT strategy development.
  • Experience in IT Service Management and leading complex change projects.
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Key Skills:

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
  • Customer-focused mindset.
  • Ability to manage conflict and drive change.
  • Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why Join Our Client?

  • Be part of a global organisation driving sustainable transportation solutions.
  • Lead impactful IT transformation projects across multiple markets.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility and collaboration.


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