Specifically, this role will own solving several fundamental underlying problems with current maturity and effectiveness of IT Architecture across the group. Including;
*The current fragmented systems landscape which is impacting business agility and effectiveness of operations
*Reducing the 'cost of complexity', which has resulted from a reactive and piecemeal approach to IT delivery and service provision.
*Addressing data integration and interoperability issues which are inhibiting the ability to use Data and Information and is a critical enabler to empowering our staff to make decisions with accurate & timely information
*Moving to a culture of standardisation, especially with respect to 'commodity IT in Public Cloud' domains, which will further reduce complexity, cost and increase business and IT agility
*Injection of the tools, techniques and leadership as a key catalyst for the IT function as a whole moving to be a more proactive and valued business partner.
Experience
*Solid IT experience within a Global Media Business
*Solid experience, including a significant track record as an Enterprise Architect, 5+ years
*A highly capable, all round IT leader, preferably in the B2B sector, with experience of change and transformation.
*Accustomed to dealing with senior executives, at ease with the Board, and exceptionally customer focused.
*International experience
*Demonstrated deep knowledge of technical architectures and standards, BI and analytics tools, OKTA, Office 365, ERP and CRM systems.
*Experience of using leading Architecture tools
*Cross-functional exposure (and an ability to relate IT to business problems and opportunities)
*Excellent track record of bringing innovative ideas that deliver a competitive edge in terms of process and efficiency.
*Solid IT foundation spanning 10+ years, with a broad awareness of IT, also spanning Build and Run/ Service Delivery
*Experience leading (via matrix) geographically distributed teams
*Experience of delivering the technology elements business transformation programmes; able to bring rigour, discipline and governance along with clear programme management methodologies in a complex organisation.
