Head of Technology Operations

Head of Technology Operations

One of the UK’s most successful and rapidly expanding retail businesses, are seeking a strategically focused, hands-on Technology professional to transform, develop and lead their Technology Operations function.

This broad, varied and demanding role entails responsibility for strategy execution and continuous improvement of a technology infrastructure whilst ensuring appropriate security and service levels are maintained.

Head of Technology Operations, responsibilities :-

Strategic leadership of technology operations function

Team leadership and development

Infrastructure management

Maintenance of a robust security strategy

Service delivery

Driving continuous improvement

Vendor management

Cost optimisation

Management of disaster recovery plan

Stakeholder collaboration

Ownership of on-going innovation strategy

Head of Technology Operations, candidate requirements

Degree level with an in depth understanding of an Azure based infrastructure (networking, security, governance, continuous improvement, cost optimisation)

A minimum of 10 years progressive Technology experience

A minimum of 3 years Technology leadership experience

Ability to create and implement Technology strategy to align with business objectives

Thorough knowledge of IT infrastructure, security and service management principles

Hands on Microsoft Azure Cloud Environment knowledge

Vendor management knowledge

Familiarity with a multi site environment (retail preferred)

Highly developed communication style

Negotiation skills