Chief of Staff - Office of the CTIO

Harvey Nash Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with a well-known Glasgow employer, as part of ongoing strategic investment into their Technology leadership team. This is a great new opportunity to work with a complex, global organisation as their Chief of Staff to the CTIO — a newly created, senior, high-impact role at the centre of technology strategy, transformation and executive decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technology leader who can operate as a trusted strategic partner, bringing clarity, structure and momentum across a broad IT agenda.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the CTIO in driving strategic priorities and organisational alignment
• Shaping IT governance, planning, performance and executive communications
• Evolving the IT operating model, workforce strategy and internal capability
• Acting as a senior representative of the CTIO office across key forums and initiatives
• Leading cross-functional activity across a complex, global environment

In terms of background we want to hear from individuals meeting the below criteria AND who can work on site at our client’s office in Glasgow.

• Significant senior IT leadership experience spanning many years, ideally gained in complex, technology-enabled organisation.
• Currently working at C-level/ C-level minus one within a similar Technology Leadership
• Strong expertise in IT strategy, governance, planning and organisational change management.
• Experience shaping IT operating models, organisational design, workforce strategy and evolving delivery approaches.
• A proven track record in dealing with ambiguity; identifying areas for improvement and creating opportunities to drive efficiencies for the business.
• Commercial and operational capability across budget planning, financial management, workforce planning and performance improvement.

Please share your CV in the first instance as we anticipate high demand for this exciting new role!