Chief IT Solutions & Data Platforms Architect

MID UK Recycling Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Group IT Solutions & Data Platforms to lead the IT strategy, oversee deployment of applications and data platforms, and ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in a complex operational environment, drive digital transformation, and manage key software suppliers. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for success in this senior role, which offers a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading application or data functions in a complex business.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications and integration technologies.
• Experience managing software suppliers and product lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the IT applications and data platform strategy.
• Oversee design, development, configuration, and integration of applications.
• Ensure availability and performance of critical applications and data services.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Service-oriented mindset

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

A leading waste management firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Group IT Solutions & Data Platforms to lead the IT strategy, oversee deployment of applications and data platforms, and ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in a complex operational environment, drive digital transformation, and manage key software suppliers. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for success in this senior role, which offers a hybrid working model.