Head of Digital Technology and Innovation

3 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom JD&Co Full time

JD&Co are partnered with a pioneering industry leader in critical communications solutions and services. This organisation addresses unique hardware and software communications needs across multiple industries including emergency & public safety services, energy & utilities, industrial & mining and other sectors. With many years of experience, they are known for their commitment to innovation and excellence and have an outstanding reputation providing flexible, customised solutions to an extensive global customer base across the UK, APAC, Europe and the US.
With new leadership and an ambitious vision, this entrepreneurial organisation is currently embarked on an exciting journey of transformation with a cutting edge cloud technology roadmap and a high impact mission to provide world class, intelligent and adaptive smart, modern communication solutions and services delivered via a subscription model. With this strong digital and connectivity-driven approach, they are helping to drive the future of global communications.

The Chief Technology Officer will join a strong leadership team and will formulate and oversee technological direction, innovation, and strategic initiatives. Specifically, over the next 12 months and beyond, this will include supporting the business through a significant period of change and transformation as they look to diversify towards cloud-based managed services and software. This is a fantastic opportunity for a high energy and entrepreneurial Director, VP or CTO to join an already successful business leveraging a proven model and brand and, as the technology visionary, to lead innovation alongside outstanding senior technical colleagues and to build products which will determine their future direction and success.

Develop, implement and manage the product diversification transformation programme towards cloud-based managed services and software (AWS, Azure, IBM etc).
Lead and manage technology team and services, developing the capabilities and skills for product creation, enhancement and support – both internally through line management and coaching direct reports, and externally by selecting and managing external suppliers. Technical Support; IT.
Define, stand-up, operate, harden and optimise the network infrastructure required to deliver services and software to critical services organisations.
Communicate technology strategy to internal & external stakeholders including Board members, shareholders, industry bodies and anchor customers.
Foster a culture of excellence and innovation, driving faster development cycles through optimised Agile and DevOps methodologies, and exploring cutting-edge technologies and their realisation as monetised services and products.
Develop and maintain general IT architecture and infrastructure including core business systems.

Develop, track, and control the annual operating and capital budgets for technology systems, product development and cloud infrastructure operations.
Act as Data Protection Officer with responsibility for data protection compliance including GDPR.

With a background in telecommunications or related industry, you have delivered transformation initiatives driving cloud adoption or product diversification.
You have deep experience of cloud platforms, cloud architectures, cloud migration strategies, hybrid cloud models, FOG computing and computing and multi-cloud models as this is central to product diversification.
Specifically, extensive experience with cloud-based managed services and software - AWS, Azure, IBM etc. Experience with wireless communications 4G, 5G, Satellite, TETRA, P25)
Experience with Edge / IoT technologies eg MQTT of interest
Experience leading distributed technical teams through agile development methodologies
Security is paramount in cloud-based telecommunications, so the CTO must be well-versed in relevant cybersecurity and compliance standards.
A proven track record of innovation and staying ahead of technological trends, you will keep a close eye on strategic market activity @ cloud infrastructure topics including public sector cloud adoption initiatives; emerging communications technologies to ensure maximum opportunity and minimum risk to the mission and vision.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields.
A major plus - advanced business education (MBA or Executive Management Programs).

The role would be highly attractive for someone who can see beyond the pure technology goals (exciting as they are ) but also understands and appreciates the broader “for good” societal impact supporting critical services and creating transformative impactful solutions that really make a difference.

JD & Co is passionate about championing diversity and challenging unconscious bias and treat each application carefully.

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