- Company Name
- We Do Group
- Job Title
- Director of Information Technology
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Director of Information Technology
**Role Summary**
Lead the global IT function for a high‑growth private equity‑backed company, driving technology strategy, operations, and digital transformation while maintaining hands‑on oversight of day‑to‑day systems and services.
**Expectations**
- Strategic thinker with practical execution skills.
- Commercially minded, able to present technology plans and budgets to senior leadership and boards.
- Calm, credible, and trusted partner to the executive team.
- Proactive in adopting AI, automation, and cloud technologies to achieve business advantages.
- Comfortable managing both detail and big‑picture initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Own and evolve the global IT estate, ensuring high service quality across multiple sites.
2. Direct day‑to‑day IT operations, including cloud platforms, networks, enterprise systems, and service desk performance.
3. Develop and deliver a technology & digital roadmap aligned with business growth.
4. Lead cyber‑security, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.
5. Standardise systems, data governance, and reporting across regions.
6. Drive AI and automation adoption to enhance productivity and customer experience.
7. Serve as a trusted business partner to the board, CEO, CFO, and senior leaders.
8. Manage IT budgets, supplier contracts, and procurement.
9. Lead, develop, and motivate a global IT team.
**Required Skills**
- Proven leadership of IT across multiple sites or countries.
- Expertise in cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), ERP, data platforms, networking, cyber‑security, and enterprise applications.
- Experience in digital transformation and data‑maturity improvement.
- Strong commercial acumen with budget, supplier, and investment management.
- Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and board members.
- Change‑management and people‑focused leadership style.
- Knowledge of private‑equity I/O, exit preparation, or similar high‑growth environments is advantageous but not essential.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Azure Solutions Architect, CBPP) desirable.
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