Head of IT

Our client, a leading global organisation in the commercial vehicle industry, is seeking a Head of IT to drive innovation, standardisation, and operational excellence across the UK and European cluster (UK, Netherlands, Belgium).About the RoleAs Head of IT, you will:Lead and manage the UK IT team, ensuring delivery of high-quality IT solutions, services, and projects.Act as a strategic business partner, aligning IT strategy with business objectives.Oversee application management and support, implementing agile methodologies (eg, Scrum) and ITIL-based processes.Drive IT landscape harmonisation and transformation toward a centralised, standardised regional model.Manage budgets for run, change, and project portfolios.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure effective, compliant, and value-driven solutions.Champion emerging technologies and continuous improvement across systems and processes.What We''re Looking For:Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Minimum 5 years'' experience in IT consulting or leadership roles.Advanced knowledge of IT technologies, architectures, and infrastructure (Cloud, DevOps, API, IAM).Strong understanding of business processes, vendor management, and IT strategy development.Experience in IT Service Management and leading complex change projects.Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. ..... full job details .....