The Company
A market leading logistics company with an admirable reputation.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role that will be the second in command to the CTO, responsible for the day-to-day management of IT and development functions across the Group.
The successful candidate will also contribute significantly to the strategic direction of technology, act as a bridge between IT and the business, and play a key role in succession planning for the CTO role.
* Oversee the daily operations of IT and development functions across the Group companies
* Provide line management, mentorship, and support to team leads and developers
* Ensure consistent performance management, career development, and skills growth across the teams
* Act as the senior escalation point for IT and development issues.
* Lead, influence, and develop the IT teams across several businesses.
The Applicant
Our ideal candidate will have held a similar Head of IT role in a logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or related technology-led industry (strongly preferred).
* Understanding of the operational realities of logistics businesses and their IT needs.
* Using your insight and experience to shape the way forward, creating innovation and outperforming our clients' competitors.
* With a broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and cloud platforms together with a strong background in software development and delivery practices.
* Familiarity with modern development frameworks, DevOps, and agile methodologies.
* Adaptability to thrive within a complex business.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Confident and articulate, commanding respect through knowledge, experience, and personal style, you will have a passion for achieving the best that you can.
* Thriving under pressure you will be capable of managing multiple priorities and working to critical deadlines and objectives.
* You will demonstrate a passion for success and be prepared to invest the time and effort to achieve our client's ambitions.
* Resilient, demonstrating confidence in your own ability along with a positive approach to overcome challenges.
* You will think from a commercial perspective, always looking for good Return On Investment projects
This role is based in the West Midlands, so you will need to be there at least 3-4 days per working week.
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