Assistant Director Information Technology

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To implement the IT strategy and oversee the operational performance of 3rd party vendors.Client DetailsA well established and fast evolving government organisation in the UKDescriptionAssistant Director ITAccountable for senior leadership of Information Technology across the organisation, including development and implementation of the IT strategy. You will be checking the oversight and assurance of the operational performance whilst ensuring the resilience of IT systems, capabilities and services throughout the supply chain is maintained.Leadership of the IT organisation and management and assurance of the supply chain's operational performance and resilience for the outsourced delivery of services and capabilities.Work with the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Committee to develop and maintain our IT strategy across the enterprise (Retail, B2B and Corporate), including leading and supporting re-tendering activities for IT capabilities.Accountable for leadership, oversight and delivery of the technology elements of the business transformation as an enabler for current and future operating models.Accountable for managing IT-related budget and report on expenditure, risks and opportunities. Oversight and management of the operational relationship with our primary outsource partner(s) and external advisors as the intelligent customerAssurance, oversight and evaluation of operational performance and resilience, IT security and disaster recovery management.Senior subject matter expert on IT, including providing horizon scanning on potential issues and opportunities arising from new technology; degradation and remediation/mitigation planning of existing infrastructure and enablers for directorate roadmaps (e.g. retail digital strategy).Provide senior technical advice to key business projects e.g. core banking engine; open banking; payments strategy. Ownership and management of IT key risk areas.Provide risk assurance to the Chief Operating Officer who is accountable for the Technology Key Risk Area, oversee the management of the related key risks.Assure a programme of selection, management and maintenance of key infrastructure and applications used to support the business to ensure they are appropriate and aligned with the risk appetite and ICT strategy and to support the strategic aim of being digital first.Provide advice and oversight on management of legacy processes and infrastructure, as well as migration of data, customer records and productsProfileAssistant Director ITSubstantial experience in a variety of technology strategy and delivery roles, including considerable experience at a senior level, with direct knowledge of operating in an outsourced IT model.Experience and ability to develop IT strategy in support of business strategy and operating model.

Generalist IT experience, able to consider the IT architecture as a whole, with an in-depth understanding of technology, security, recovery and risk.Experience of significant technology infrastructure migrations.Strong relationship management skills: experience of influencing and delivering in highly outsourced environments, or complex sourcing ecosystems.Commercial thinking and proven ability to manage suppliers, consultants and technical advisors.Adaptable, with the ability to manage in a complex and changing environment and be highly influential with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to challenge the status quo constructively.Deep experience of delivery of change and technology programmes to support business strategy.Experience of managing direct and virtual teams across a variety of locations and at mixed levels across different organisations.Excellent communication and presentation skills - both written and oralJob OfferAssistant Director ITSalary £85k - £95kClear progression pathMarket leading annual leaveFantastic pension benefitsChance to work for a leading organisation focused on innovation and continuous improvement