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Full Job Description
As a Chief Information Officer, you will be part of a highly dedicated and professional team responsible for delivering the highest quality of service to an internationally dedicated client base. The main purpose of your role is to modernize the entire IT platform—spanning technology, people, and processes—to support the growth ambitions of P&O Ferrymasters.
Chief Information Officer
Location: Halesowen, United Kingdom
Hours per week: Full time
Key responsibilities
You will play a central role in this transformation by understanding business objectives and challenges deeply, leading the IT modernization journey. The goal is to ensure technology becomes a true business enabler, supporting both current operations and future strategic needs.
* Providing strategic oversight for how technology is used to realize business objectives
* Ensuring strong alignment between business needs and IT capabilities
* Owning and managing IT budgets to ensure cost-effective and value-driven investments
* Leading IT infrastructure and operations to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance
* Establishing and nurturing strategic IT partnerships
* Overseeing software development to support core operations and innovation initiatives
* Driving successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring value realization, timelines, and budgets
* Fostering effective IT business partnering to support strategic and operational goals
* Overseeing IT support services for timely and effective resolution of user needs
* Ensuring a robust IT security posture, compliance, and risk management across all systems
Your profile
* A transformation mindset with a preference for change and progress over maintaining the status quo
* Excellent people skills and a clear, well-defined leadership style, with the ability to build capable, empowered teams
* Motivated by solving real business problems rather than chasing the latest technology trends
* Skilled in defining clear strategies and driving effective execution
* Direct and transparent communication style
* Minimum of five years of general leadership experience
* Background in working with technology is essential, though prior experience within an IT organization is not required
* Industry-specific experience (e.g., logistics, shipping) is not required
* Good command of English and another European language
Who are we?
We are P&O Ferrymasters, working with some of the largest companies in the world to ensure their goods arrive on time and efficiently. We have locations across Europe and the Northern Mediterranean, covering road, rail, and sea routes.
Operating from over 20 locations in 13 countries, we work with well-known global brands. We are part of DP World, one of the largest global logistics companies, creating opportunities and improving lives worldwide. With over 113,000 employees across 78 countries, DP World combines global infrastructure with local expertise to build efficient, end-to-end supply chain solutions. Through continuous investment in innovation and cutting-edge technology, DP World leads the logistics sector toward more streamlined and resilient trade, minimizing disruptions from factory to customer.
We offer
P&O Ferrymasters provides a competitive package commensurate with the seniority of the position. Salary depends on the experience of the successful candidate.
* Employee Assistance Scheme
* Opportunities for personal and professional training and development
We offer access to GoodHabitz training courses, including:
* Effective Communication
* Project Management
* Time Management
Enjoy a friendly, supportive, and professional work environment with flexible working arrangements where humor is valued. We also organize social events like Christmas parties and summer outings.
As part of the DP World group, P&O Ferrymasters fosters a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where you will collaborate with a global team committed to innovation and excellence in logistics and trade. We support your growth and professional journey every step of the way.
Time to act!
If you believe you are the right fit and this opportunity excites you, now is the time to apply!
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