Director, IT – Major Systems
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Occupation Type
Information technology directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£86,000
(£44.10 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Title
Director, IT – Major Systems
The Director, IT – Major Systems will lead the strategy, governance and continuous improvement of KBR’s major IT systems, including enterprise applications and development/engineering platforms. The Major Systems Director, IT will be accountable for successful delivery management, and handover to operations, ensuring they deliver measurable business and mission outcomes within pre-agreed investment, risk, architecture, and security protocols.
This role ensures systems are reliable, scalable, commercially competitive and aligned with business strategic objectives while enabling operational efficiency and technology-driven innovation. Through cross-functional collaboration and hands-on leadership, the Director drives system optimization, process improvement, and adoption of best practices to support ongoing business performance and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Director, IT – Major Systems
The Director, IT – Major Systems will lead the strategy, governance and continuous improvement of KBR’s major IT systems, including enterprise applications and development/engineering platforms. The Major Systems Director, IT will be accountable for successful delivery management, and handover to operations, ensuring they deliver measurable business and mission outcomes within pre-agreed investment, risk, architecture, and security protocols.
This role ensures systems are reliable, scalable, commercially competitive and aligned with business strategic objectives while enabling operational efficiency and technology-driven innovation. Through cross-functional collaboration and hands-on leadership, the Director drives system optimization, process improvement, and adoption of best practices to support ongoing business performance and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategy for major enterprise systems—including business applications and engineering platforms—to align technology capabilities with organizational goals
- End‑to‑End Accountability for the full lifecycle of major applications and development programs - from strategy and roadmap through delivery, handover to operations, major optimizations (beyond small break fix), and retirement
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive IT experience
- 5 – 8 years of experience within leadership roles managing enterprise-scale systems and IT operations
- Experience leading system modernization, integration, and process improvement initiatives
- Background in ERP/CRM platforms and development or engineering systems
- Familiarity with IT strategy execution in complex, multi-system enterprise environments
- Track record of supporting business growth through technology-enabled solutions and cross-functional collaboration
- Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and large-scale IT programs for enterprise systems
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