We’re supporting a large, infrastructure-led organisation on the appointment of an IT Director, reporting into the CTIO.This is a senior leadership role with accountability for IT strategy, major technology programmes, and vendor-led delivery in a complex, partner-driven environment.The roleAs IT Director, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the IT landscape effectively supports a fast-scaling, wholesale business. You’ll own the IT roadmap, oversee multiple large programmes, and act as the client-side authority over strategic technology partners.This is not a hands-on engineering role. It’s about governance, commercial oversight, and senior decision-making.Key responsibilitiesOwn and shape the IT strategy and roadmap, aligned to business objectivesProvide end-to-end accountability for large IT programmes (planning through to delivery and handover)Manage and govern strategic delivery partners, ensuring outcomes meet agreed quality, cost, and timelinesWork closely with internal leadership and external stakeholders, including board-level and shareholder representativesOversee IT budgets (capex & opex) and contribute to business cases and investment decisionsEnsure IT architecture, security, and operational standards are fit for purposeLead a small senior team and provide clear direction, prioritisation, and decision-makingWhat we’re looking forProven experience in a senior IT leadership role within telecoms, infrastructure, or wholesale environments (B2B).Strong background in large-scale IT programme leadershipDeep experience managing vendors, partners, and complex commercial arrangementsComfortable operating at C-suite and board level, with confidence and gravitasCommercially astute, able to balance speed, cost, and riskClear communicator who can challenge constructively and drive alignmentWhy this roleOpportunity to shape IT for a national-scale infrastructure businessHigh visibility and influence across the organisationSignificant autonomy and strategic impactComplex, interesting environment with real commercial consequences #J-18808-Ljbffr