IT Director

The Offer

• Great work environment
• Leadership Role
• Join a well known brand within the Financial Services Industry

The Job

You will be responsible for :

• IT Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy, covering infrastructure (traditional and innovative, such as cloud) and applications (business software, internal/external solutions).
• Security & Compliance: Establish and enforce IT security and cybersecurity policies to mitigate risks (hacking, data breaches) and ensure compliance (GDPR).
• Business Alignment: Collaborate with business departments to understand their needs and develop an IT roadmap that aligns with their goals, considering technical, business, and financial constraints.
• Organizational Leadership: Drive organizational improvements, including project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and human capital development (change management, onboarding, skills enhancement).
• Technology Roadmap: Proactively identify and evaluate emerging technologies (through webinars, industry events, vendor meetings) to inform the technical roadmap.

Project Delivery:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of IT projects, including:
• Infrastructure implementation (data centers, cloud solutions)
• Software/package deployment (digital workplace suites, business applications)
• Organizational changes (Agile transformations)
• Data initiatives (KPIs, dashboards, reporting tools, databases, Big Data)
• Project Management: Manage project scope, budget, timelines, and quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Process Improvement: Implement efficient project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Lean, Kanban).
• Team Leadership: Lead digital transformation and change management initiatives, including workshops, training, and communication.
• Talent Management: Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals (managers, project directors, systems engineers, network administrators, developers, cybersecurity specialists), including recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Monitor technology and vendor landscape to identify solutions that align with business needs and budget.
• Collaborate with business units across the value chain to understand their challenges, define roadmaps, and ensure successful implementation and support.
• Communicate IT initiatives and priorities to internal IT teams, external partners, and company management.
• Regularly engage with senior management.
• Vendor Management: Work with service providers, including consulting firms, for outsourcing and IT management.
• Financial Management: Define and manage the IT budget.

The Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in IT, with significant experience in a leadership role. 18+ years preferred.
• Broad technical expertise across infrastructure and applications.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent English language proficiency.
• Deep understanding of the company's business, strategy, and user needs.
• Solid business acumen and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (GDPR).
• Mastery of security standards, including cybersecurity best practices.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strategic thinking and vision.
• Persuasive communication and influencing abilities.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Tenacity and drive.
• Interest in new technologies and technical issues
• Ability to simplify complex technical information.
• Crisis management skills

The Employer

Our client is a global mobility leasing organization with deep roots in the automotive sector