Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a IT Head of Technology to join our team at our Head Office in Liverpool, UK. Within this role, you will align technology vision with business strategy by integrating company processes with the appropriate technologies. You will also be responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing technology initiatives within the organisation. As an individual, you will maintain existing enterprise systems while providing direction in all technology-related issues in support of information operations and core company values.
Key Responsibilities
Align technology vision with business strategy. Develop and implement technology initiatives. Maintain existing enterprise systems. Provide direction on technology-related issues.
Required Qualifications
Solid understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities. Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems. Technical experience with systems networking, databases, software development, and user support. Exposure to business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations. Excellent understanding of project management principles. Superior understanding of the organisation's goals and objectives. Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems. Exceptional knowledge of solutions and data architecture. Proven leadership ability. Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong tactical skills. Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Keen attention to detail. Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional service orientation. Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Required Work Experience
Minimum 3 years experience managing and/or directing technological operations. Experience managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects. Proven experience leading modern development and product teams in an agile environment. Experience working in TIC business preferred. Experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development. Broad experience of multiple facets of technology including architecture design and deployment, systems lifecycle management, and infrastructure planning and operations. Requires exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments. University degree in relevant field; Masters or PhD preferred.
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enables global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis, and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels, and agriculture industries.
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match, including pension, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
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Key Responsibilities
Align technology vision with business strategy. Develop and implement technology initiatives. Maintain existing enterprise systems. Provide direction on technology-related issues.
Required Qualifications
Solid understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities. Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems. Technical experience with systems networking, databases, software development, and user support. Exposure to business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations. Excellent understanding of project management principles. Superior understanding of the organisation's goals and objectives. Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems. Exceptional knowledge of solutions and data architecture. Proven leadership ability. Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong tactical skills. Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Keen attention to detail. Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional service orientation. Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Required Work Experience
Minimum 3 years experience managing and/or directing technological operations. Experience managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects. Proven experience leading modern development and product teams in an agile environment. Experience working in TIC business preferred. Experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development. Broad experience of multiple facets of technology including architecture design and deployment, systems lifecycle management, and infrastructure planning and operations. Requires exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments. University degree in relevant field; Masters or PhD preferred.
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enables global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis, and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels, and agriculture industries.
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match, including pension, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
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