Interim Chief Information Officer / IT Director
Salary: Competitive day rate
Location: Yorkshire
Type: Contract
Ref Number: ESAZ-37562
Job Description
Parkinson Lee Executive Search are retained partners to an Internationally listed global manufacturing company to recruit an Interim CIO / IT Director to join the business in Yorkshire.
Reporting into the CEO, you will drive the strategic agenda through your deep understanding of technology, data architecture, digital transformation and analytics, leading and motivating a high performing team in order to drive business goals and support company growth.
Key Responsibilities will include:
•Providing best in class IT Operations Service within the business with full accountability for Networking, Infrastructure and Cyber Security.
•Acting as a key leader and change agent as the company embarks on a Digital transformation
•Driving Innovation, evaluating and scouting emerging technologies
•Man-management, Leadership, nurturing and up skilling the team
•Building strong relationships with key vendors, with strict management of licences and contracts
•Building modern solutions for customers, internal & external
•Guarding all company data, particularly sensitive data, from both internal and external threats
•Providing leadership on day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implementing defensive protocols, and reporting incidents
•Introduce constant monitoring for attack and run appropriate defensive protocols if breaches occur
Parkinson Lee Executive Search are inviting individuals with the following backgrounds to apply:
•Proven track record of working in a senior capacity within a large corporate environment (FTSE 100/250 or equivalent)
•Available for an immediate start or on a short notice period
•A proactive business focused leader with experience of delivering results through large teams
•Experience of driving technology change and overseeing IT transformations
•Working experience with latest technologies, digital capabilities and trends
Our client is looking to offer a £six figure salary (or equivalent day rate)