Head Of IT
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
22-11-2024
Job Specifications
Job Title: IT Director/Head of IT
Job Overview
Join us during an exciting phase of transformation and play a pivotal role in steering our organization towards Operational Excellence. In this position, you will lead a critical and complex PPM (Placement and Policy Management) implementation for our insurance client, ensuring seamless and efficient execution of all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee extensive PPM implementation initiatives.
Develop a strong understanding of project and portfolio management.
Utilize excellent problem-solving skills to address challenges.
Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software and tools.
Implement best practices while striving for Operational Excellence.
Contribute to data and analytics strategy development.
Collaborate closely with local and regional leaders to realize a multi-year vision.
Manage relationships with external suppliers.
Oversee multiple in-house and outsourced development and delivery streams across ambitious change and operational excellence programs.
Experience with Generative AI tools and machine learning is preferred.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in PPM implementation.
Strong project and portfolio management knowledge.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with data and analytics strategies.
Ability to foster partnerships across various organizational levels.
Personal Attributes
Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a focus on engaging diverse talent.
Demonstrated success in leading significant organizational transformation projects within a large IT framework.
Exceptional thought leadership skills, capable of driving large-scale strategic initiatives and managing change effectively.
Strong relationship-building skills within matrixed, global organizations.
Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
Advocate for agile methodologies and practices.
Track record of developing high-performing IT teams with a focus on engagement.
Solid understanding of the financial services or insurance sectors.
Working Environment
You will thrive in a dynamic and transformative environment dedicated to achieving operational excellence. All interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Job Type
This is a permanent position, with a start date anticipated in November 2024.
Work Arrangement This hybrid role requires three days on-site in London and two days of remote work. Location
London, UK
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website.
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About the Company
We’re TEKsystems. We accelerate business transformation by solving complex technology, business and talent challenges—across the globe. We partner with 80% of the Fortune 500 to create solutions that enable them to capitalize on change. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. Know more
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