Job Description

CIO/ CTO - London - Hybrid Working

Robert Half has partnered with a dynamic and innovative global independent creative advertising business with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the USA. With a passion for creativity and a commitment to excellence, they create compelling advertising campaigns that captivate audiences worldwide. As they continue to expand their operations and reach new heights, they\'re seeking a visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) OR CTO to lead the technology and digital strategy.

The Role

As a CIO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital future and driving innovation across their global organization. You will be responsible for designing and executing a technology roadmap that aligns with business goals, enhances creative capabilities, and ensures operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and make a significant impact in the advertising industry.

will encompass all elements of IT leadership, with an emphasis on world-class service delivery (first and foremost) strategy and security. Their technology estate is predominantly internally-facing and whilst the creative process is broadly underpinned by off-the-shelf and typical industry- specific packaged software, there is vast scope for the CTO/CIO to design and implement enhanced processes, architecture, infrastructure and security elements.

In summary, CTO/CIO represents an opportunity to establish a best-in-breed IT department through wide-ranging authority to structure, strategically-align and secure a forward-looking IT capability.

Requirements

• Significant experience in enterprise IT leadership at CTO, CIO, IT Director-level or equivalent
• Experience working at a senior level within creative industries preferred (e.g. marketing services, advertising, media, broadcast, production, publishing etc.)
• Passionate technology leader with a demonstrable background in one or more of the following disciplines:
• Infrastructure / operations management, Service delivery, Architecture, Information and Cyber Security, Programme and project delivery, Engineering / enterprise application delivery
• Proven ability to apply technology creatively and innovatively; evidence of empowering a technology function to continually seek ways to enhance business / client experience
• Deep knowledge of IT delivery best practice, experience defining and implementing robust processes and governance
• Experience managing multi-site (minimum) or global (preferred) technology estates
• Extensive 3rd party supplier / vendor management
• Management of departmental CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Proven leadership and managerial skills, including line management, people development and recruitment
• Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development with relevant industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. ITIL, Project Management certifications etc.)
• People and business-centric approach to IT management
• Board-level presentation experience; superior communication skills

\xc2\xa3140k - 175k + Competitive Bonus & Benefits

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