Strategic Advisor - Information Technologies

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Type

Contract

Salary

£800 - £1000 per day

Reference Code

BBBH32763_1762432632

Strategic Advisor - Information Technologies

Outside IR35

Remote working - Ad hoc travel required

Temp 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 success
  • Total cost of ownership + cost per user at or below benchmark for comparable companies/industries
  • Best practice and safe Data strategy, including compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
  • State of the art Cybersecurity architecture and training
  • Establish the foundation to Enable user innovation

Responsibilities

  • Design the implementation of the I&T operating model, organizational structure and governance process
  • Propose viable options on future Target Operating Model
  • Define a 36 months roadmap, for a partial or complete Carve of IT Services from the Shareholder's organization
  • Determine 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 requirements
  • Lead 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 landscape
  • Evaluate 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 responsibilities
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing and delivering IT services to organizations
  • Practical approach corresponding to a medium size, organization
  • Experience 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.

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