Group IT Director

Job description / Role

One of the Middle East leading FMCG's is currently looking to hire a Group IT Director to establish a roadmap strategy that guides systems architecture and infrastructure, applications and systems development and maintenance for the Group across the Middle East.

The Group IT Director will also be responsible for;
* Set, maintain and lead adoption of IT Infrastructure standards to ensure the overall group is fully integrated in a common platform to sustain initiatives.
* Design and implement the Technology budget for programs and projects, purchases and upgrades equipment and oversee the demand management function.
* Lead the IT Infrastructure strategy for the group, ensuring that technology changes and new technology which will benefit the business are incorporated.

Requirements

* Previous Director level role in leading multinational retail/FMCG company.
* Full complex support function P&L accountability & demand management for multiple simultaneous brands and in multiple regions.
* Developing IT Infrastructure strategy and working with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of projects and goals.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

About the Company

Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.