Job Purpose
Manage Information Technology for Iberia's Business Unit to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in line with the organization's business objectives, and plan, coordinate, direct and design activities related to the Business Units, as well as provide administrative direction and support for the IT department's daily operational activities. The Head of IT will work closely with decision-makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead execution of the IT strategy, including development of tech products.
- Ensure high-quality IT services from internal teams, shared services, and external partners.
- Manage IT budgets efficiently, optimizing costs and capital use.
- Align IT plans with group-wide strategies, standards, and shared services.
- Oversee technology risk management in line with group risk appetite.
- Promote investments and controls in information security and business continuity.
- Inspire and develop IT staff, fostering innovation and alignment with organizational values.
- Supervise architecture, development, testing, and lifecycle of IT systems.
- Plan and deliver IT projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Advance agile software engineering practices to boost productivity.
- Implement governance, standards, and customer-focused IT processes.
- Manage key IT suppliers and contracts, building sustainable relationships.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain IT controls, asset registers, and risk mitigation plans.
- Support business development and service commitments related to IT.
- Provide IT resources for business unit and group projects.
- Encourage environmentally responsible practices in the office.
Requirements
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Formal Education & Certification
- Degree in Computer Engineering or similar.
- Desirable Master.
Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience in a similar position: more than 10 years. Total work experience at least 15 years.
- Proven experience as an IT manager in a complex organization with multiple products and business units.
- Extensive experience in developing IT strategies.
- Solid commercial experience, capable of effectively managing an IT function as a business.
- Previous experience working in a matrix management organizational structure and responsibility for services provided by internal and external service partners.
- Extensive experience in change program management, solution development and application integration.
- Extensive experience in delivering bespoke IT and software products.
- Experience working in European and integral working structures.
- Knowledge of information security, BCP, DR and experience in championing these issues across the organization.
📌 Head of IT
🏢 Wyser
📍 Madrid