We are delighted to be handling a CIO opportunity for a world leading science, engineering and technology organisation. Renowned for its groundbreaking research and innovation, and partially Government-funded, it is embarking on a digital transformation to increase impact.
This hybrid role includes a requirement to be office-based in South West London for two to three days each week.
Opportunity
A strategic leadership role developing and executing the digital strategy that drives long-term growth: enabling research, science, engineering, and support.
- Spearheading the function and collaborating across the organisation as a business enabler.
A critical management role delivering the value of the organisation's digital systems with a focus on areas such as Data, Customer, ERP, Cloud, AI and linking to Cyber.
- Driving the technical direction – future proofing the architecture for digital alignment.
- Driving employee contribution and engagement through a people centric culture which builds on the organisation’s values.
A pioneering collaboration role working with other UK and international science, engineering and technology organisations to maximise the benefit of the digital transformation.
About You
Candidates will ideally have proven experience of working within science and technology organisations. A genuine passion and a drive to excel in this field is essential for success.
You will be a strategic digital leader who is:
- committed to their organisation’s purpose
- a highly skilled communicator and collaborator
- a strategic thinker and planner with the ability to take a holistic view
- able to solve complex problems and make decisions in dynamic environments
- an expert stakeholder manager and dedicated to customer success
- capable of enabling their business to evolve and change with the support of technology
You will be an inspiring and empowering functional leader who:
- delivers digital and IT strategies across a diverse organisation
- delivers an operational IT portfolio, conducting financial forecasting, managing budgets, and managing IT supplier frameworks
- drives standards and governance to achieve commitments
- adapts their organisation to anticipate and meet changing business needs
- focuses on employee engagement and development as a basis for overall success
To apply, please send your CV to jayne@parkinexecutivesearch.co.uk