Head Of It

Job Title: IT Director / Head of IT

Job Overview

Join us during an exciting phase of transformation and play a pivotal role in steering our organization towards Operational Excellence. In this position, you will lead a critical and complex PPM (Placement and Policy Management) implementation for our insurance client, ensuring seamless and efficient execution of all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee extensive PPM implementation initiatives.
• Develop a strong understanding of project and portfolio management.
• Utilize excellent problem-solving skills to address challenges.
• Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Implement best practices while striving for Operational Excellence.
• Contribute to data and analytics strategy development.
• Collaborate closely with local and regional leaders to realize a multi-year vision.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers.
• Oversee multiple in-house and outsourced development and delivery streams across ambitious change and operational excellence programs.
• Experience with Generative AI tools and machine learning is preferred.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in PPM implementation.
• Strong project and portfolio management knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with data and analytics strategies.
• Ability to foster partnerships across various organizational levels.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a focus on engaging diverse talent.
• Demonstrated success in leading significant organizational transformation projects within a large IT framework.
• Exceptional thought leadership skills, capable of driving large-scale strategic initiatives and managing change effectively.
• Strong relationship-building skills within matrixed, global organizations.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
• Advocate for agile methodologies and practices.
• Track record of developing high-performing IT teams with a focus on engagement.
• Solid understanding of the financial services or insurance sectors.

Working Environment

You will thrive in a dynamic and transformative environment dedicated to achieving operational excellence. All interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

Job Type

This is a permanent position, with a start date anticipated in November 2024.

Work Arrangement

This hybrid role requires three days on-site in London and two days of remote work.

Location

London, UK

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