Overview
IT Director, (DDaT) Digital, Data & Transformation - Housing - West Midlands
Progressive, forward thinking, innovative communities driven Housing Organisation urgently require a dynamic IT Director to help then shape the future state of the organisation in line with the Executive strategies they are developing
You will
* Lead the design and delivery of a future state IT Strategy that aligns to the overall executive business strategy moving forward
* Around their Strategic Key Pillars: 1. Digital Access & Trust 2. Data & Insight 3. Core Systems & Technology 4. Governance & Security
* This spans the current technical environment to include - Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Project, Data, BI and Product
* As well as “ways of working” people structure and future proofing the IT environment
Other key areas of core focus
* Strategic Leadership & Vision– Provide clear forward-thinking leadership across their digital, data and transformation agenda
* Transformation– Provide strategic leadership ensuring the successful delivery of the change and transformation portfolio
* Data-Driven Decision Making– Lead, own and champion the use of data as a strategic asset for organisational intelligence
* Technology Enablement & Resilience- Ensure a secure, scalable, and future-ready technology infrastructure that supports flexible working, operational efficiency, and excellent customer service.
* Customer & Colleague Experience- Shape and deliver a clear vision for how digital experiences work & drive the development of digital services that significantly enhance the experience of both customers & colleagues.
* Cybersecurity & Risk Management- Maintain and strengthen a robust cyber security posture, ensuring the organisation remains resilient in the face of evolving threats
* Leadership & Culture– Build and develop high performing teams
* Financial Stewardship– Ownership & full budgetary responsibility
You are
* Proven experience at IT Director level, with solid transformation, digital / data strategy, delivery experience within housing, public sector, or similarly complex environments.
* Strong IT Strategy and leadership skills with change, transformation & delivery focus
* Demonstrable success in leading enterprise-wide change programmes and PMO functions.
* Strong understanding of data strategy, analytics platforms, and digital enablement.
* Expertise in cloud infrastructure, cyber security, and enterprise systems.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at Board and Executive level.
* Track record of building high-performing teams and leading through change
In return you will get the opportunity to have huge impact in developing, shaping and leading the future state & ways of working of an innovative forward-thinking values driven organisation making a difference.
Shortlisting today
Salary: £100k + Car
Location: West Midlands – Flexible / Hybrid c2 days a week in office
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