Head of IT - #1726176

Working with a leading national brand in their search for a Head of IT to lead their projects and implementations as well as manage offshore 3rd party resource. This is a permanent role, based in Birmingham 2-3 days a week on site with the rest from home paying £80-£90,000 + benefits Role Purpose - Drive transformational change through the business enabled by appropriate systems and processes. - Provide senior strategic leadership, direction, and management of the IT function whilst working closely on the projects. - Develop the IT Strategy alongside with the delivery of a transformational business change project. - Plan and deliver IT solutions to the business. - Develop and deploy a suite of high quality and robust IT operational services and solutions. - Manage key stakeholder and external supplier relationships for the benefit and delivery of IT services, delivered through visible KPI metrics. Key Skills, Experience and Knowledge - Excellent interpersonal skills and team leadership, including understanding how to create a strong, effective, and professional IT team. - Understanding of ERP, MRP, MES systems, within manufacturing (advantageous) - Understanding of modern technologies and processes covering the spectrum of IT activities required to operate a processing / manufacturing business efficiently, including e-commerce and digital strategies for B2B and B2C channels. - Experience of effective senior leadership and the management of a hybrid internal and outsourced IT services. - Experience of running a multi-function, multi-year transformational change project enabled by IT systems and processes. - Demonstrable track record of strategy development and deployment. - Ability to build strong relationships based on integrity, trust, and respected judgement. - Strong influencing skills at both board and senior management level. - Flexible with the ability to prioritise effectively and to work in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to exercise independent professional judgement within an overall business context. - Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables. - Innovative and ability to challenge the status-quo.