WRK digital is proud to be working exclusively on behalf of Informa PLC as part of a large transformation which has resulted in a new technology operating model.
We seek an exceptional & proven VP of Application Maintenance & Service Delivery.
You will be required to be onsite 3 days per week in London with regular travel overseas.
This is a unique & exciting opportunity to work for a FTSE 50 business with true global reach. Informa PLC is a heavily acquisitive business which means much of this role will be looking at rationalisation. You will need to navigate the complexity of a huge amount of suppliers and platforms, determining where to start, creating a clear roadmap for simplification and efficiency.
We are looking for individuals who have proven experience building strategic partnerships and supplier relationships. You will have done this before-multiple times, across different organisations, locations and scales.
You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills and proven experience of an ability to build and maintain trust with global partners.
You will be responsible for leading major incidents taking command during critical incidents, demonstrating the gravitas and technical acumen to instil confidence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Applications Ownership and Lifecycle Management
Build a balanced view of cost and business criticality
Drive simplification and consolidation across the estate
Day-to-Day Service Delivery
Major Incident and Recovery Management
Regional and Business Alignment
Governance and Service Performance Engagement
Service Design, Transition and Readiness
Continuous Improvement Leadership
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a truly global organisation. In this position you will hold Informa's commercial best interests at the heart of your decisions. You will be commercially savvy and astute, knowing how to work relationships to achieve desired and fair outcomes for all.
Desirable Certifications:
ITIL 4 Managing Professional or Leader
TOGAF Foundation or Practitioner
Service Integration and Management (SIAM) Foundation or Professional
COBIT 2019, ISO 20000
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
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