Head of IT - Europe (Defence & Space) –

We are working closely with a Large International Service Provider that have a number of contracts with large European Institutions particularly n the Defence and Space Sectors. They have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Head of Sector IT who’s objective will be streamlining technology decision making for the Sector.
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits plus the chance to work with some exciting large customers in a leadership position with a great team of professionals.

This position is mainly remote with some travel across Europe, ideally you will reside in Belgium, Holland, France or possibly Germany. This position requires a professional level of English plus either French, Italian, Dutch or German.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for technology budget, planning, targets, tracking and forecasting.
Responsible for all technology within the Sector.
Develop and implement technology strategies aligned with the sector and company's goals and objectives.
Management of Sector technology resources and coordination of local execution, providing guidance, training and performance evaluations.
Management of all technology suppliers within the Sector, coordination of their activities and monitoring of their performance.
Responsible for the performance of technology across the Sector linked to KPI’s and SLA’s.

Skills & Experience:

A number of years’ experience as a Head of IT
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field or equivalent work experience or industry Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or CISSP
Experience or familiarity in the Defence or Public Sector will be advantageous.
Strong knowledge across a broad range of technology areas, including infrastructure, networking, security, and systems administration.
Strong leadership, project delivery and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to technology, such as data protection and privacy laws
Familiarity with cloud computing, enterprise software, and emerging technologies.

Only candidates that are eligible to work in the EU will be considered