Birmingham, West Midlands £800 - £1000 per day Strategic Advisor - Information Technologies Outside IR35Remote working - Ad hoc travel requiredTemp to Perm The advisor's role is to support the companys Leadership team, in proposing a medium and long term strategy, for the establishment and execution of the enterprise-wide IT operations, in support of the enterprise's business strategy. The mandate includes providing recommendations on the way forward, for the delivery of all information and technology (I&T) capabilities required to achieve successful business capability performance. Reporting to the executive leadership team (CEO and CFO), the Strategic Advisor IT main deliverable, is to propose adequate and efficient operating models options, and to advise the business considering its specificities, needs, size and complexity. The Advisor brings Industry practical knowledge and future vision, in carving out and re-deploying the enterprise side IT strategy, managing the risk and limiting potential business interruptions. At the end of the assignment, the Advisor should have delivered to the Executive leadership team, a comprehensive analysis of potential operating models, impacts on the business, risks and opportunities, as well as reliable budget, for the carve out and the future operating cost. Main Objectives of the mandate & Accountabilities of the role Define lean and efficient Target operating Models.Flawless and uninterrupted IT services, delivering all IT capabilities required for business successTotal cost of ownership + cost per user at or below benchmark for comparable companies/industriesBest practice and safe Data strategy, including compliance with regulatory and customer requirementsState of the art Cybersecurity architecture and trainingEstablish the foundation to Enable user innovation Responsibilities Design the implementation of the I&T operating model, organizational structure and governance processPropose viable options on future Target Operating ModelDefine a 36 months roadmap, for a partial or complete Carve of IT Services from the Shareholder's organizationDetermine target strategy, related to Hardware, Software and data architecture and management, as well as end-users support. Detailed plan to Develop, own and deliver IT services globally according to budget and service requirementsLead the scope definition, sourcing, procurement and selection of potential external providers and contracts.Make recommendation for the establishment and recruitment of future IT organization.Make recommendations to maintain and streamline hardware management and application landscapeEvaluate and channel innovation through operating Hubs and Individuals, fostering innovation but avoid duplication Profile Min 15 years in IT, hands on / practical experience in one or several of above responsibilitiesProven track record of successfully implementing and delivering IT services to organizationsPractical approach corresponding to a medium size, organizationExperience in international organization ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.