Head of Information Technology Operations

JCW is currently partnered with a leading insurer to find a highly skilled Head of IT Strategy & Operations. In this key leadership role, you will work closely with the CIO to shape the strategic direction of the IT department, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as a strategic partner to the CIO, facilitating collaboration across departments and overseeing day-to-day IT operations.
2. Design and implement a forward-looking IT strategy that supports the organization’s business objectives and promotes flexibility and growth.
3. Optimize the IT operating framework by refining processes, enhancing efficiency, and streamlining delivery mechanisms.
4. Lead high-impact strategic programs to enhance IT delivery performance and enable scalable future developments.
5. Analyze and track IT performance metrics to provide actionable insights and inform long-term decision-making.

Profile

1. A degree in IT, computer science, business administration, or a related discipline; advanced certifications or postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MBA) are advantageous.
2. 5+ years of senior IT leadership experience, ideally within management consulting or the financial/insurance industry.
3. Demonstrated expertise in shaping and delivering IT strategies, managing complex projects, and engaging with stakeholders at the executive level.
4. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to develop structured, strategic solutions and communicate them effectively.
5. Solid knowledge of contemporary IT systems, cloud-based technologies, and cybersecurity practices.

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