Job Specifications
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.
About the Company
ersg | Sourcing talent for a sustainable tomorrow
ersg has 15 offices around the world & is an award-winning international leader in recruitment and staffing services to the global energy, renewables, engineering, power & built markets, providing white and blue collar workers to some of the most reputable brands across the globe. We provide innovative resourcing solutions to meet client's needs. Including Contract, Permanent/Direct Hires & Hiring Solutions.
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