strategic thinker job

Hands on strategic thinker required…
Our client is a national organisation with a £300 million turnover and 1500 employees within a diverse range of products and services that are welcomed by its industry sector. With your technical expertise, strategic thinking and practical hands on approach, you have the opportunity to define and shape the future; to craft the role that IS will play in the ongoing growth of this vibrant organisation.

This is not a role for a pure technologist. Yes, a superb IS pedigree and outstanding technical expertise is definitely required, but we need more – a strategic thinker who can create, review and deliver IS strategies, driving the organisation towards its goals; an inspirational leader who can engage a team of over 40 analysts, engineers, project managers and developers; a resilient organiser who will roll their sleeves up and get the job done; an excellent communicator who can build relationships and deal with people at all levels of the organisation.
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o be successful, you’ll need to have function leading experience in IT service support or IT development in the public or private sector, or preferably both. With significant experience in developing ICT strategy, you’ve had exposure to a broad range of ICT systems and technologies and have acted as senior technical or project manager in a number of £500k+ projects, including scoping, definition, justification, implementation and closure.

Fiscally and commercially aware, you have developed and managed budgets of over £2m and have experience of significant business critical contract negotiations. Your people management skills come from your prior experience of leading a team of more than 20 staff.
This is a very attractive position in a very active organisation, in a wonderful part of the country. No two days will likely be the same, as there is so much to do. Make no mistake, in today’s difficult economic climate it will be a challenge; the first year will be tough as you forge relationships, drive performance improvement, and deliver new strategies and policies across the organisation. Fresh ideas, clear thinking and a new approach are needed to not only maintain, but also develop their position in what is likely to be a difficult year for all business.Operational sites are nationwide, so some travel and overnight stays will be required; however with the position being based in Norfolk, this offers you the perfect environment to reshape your work life balance