Our client, an established financial services provider are seeking a key member of the Leadership team with responsibility for Technology & Change Management throughout the organisation. Programme Management, maintaining and improving the existing infrastructure, creating a stable base from which change can safely be delivered. Developing and maintaining close relationships with internal, external stakeholders and suppliers so that there is a common purpose. The role reports to the COO and is not technically hands on regarding infrastructure. This is a certificated role under the FCA SMR regime. The role is hybrid between office and wfh so you should live within commutable distance of Stafford.
Responsibilities of the Head of Technology & Change Management
- Keeping the leadership team informed of service levels, progress on the delivery of change as well as key events being planned.
- Managing incidents and working closely with suppliers to resolve any issues.
- Developing relationships with IT suppliers in the building society sector and keeping the leadership team informed of new developments and manage to SLA
- Developing and managing the Society’s change plans to deliver the Society’s IT strategy.
- Develop the Society’s IT infrastructure, ensuring it reflects best practice;
- Working with 3rd parties, implement updates, new versions of IT systems & Testing
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity best practices;
- Management of IT budgeting, using Project management and organisational skills.
Requirements of the Person
- Experience of leading change projects in similar organisation, ideally in the Financial Services sector.
- Practical knowledge of how to apply change management techniques.
- A understanding of training programmes and structuring training to deliver new process and technology and knowledge to stakeholders.
- Support the delivery of “good customer outcomes” through the following 4 FCA Consumer Duty Outcomes: