IT Director (Telco Fixed Operator)

Nexfibre is a £4.5 billion joint venture between Infravia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica. It has been formed to deliver ultra-fast full fibre broadband to up to 7 million homes across the UK! Together with our commercial partner Virgin Media O2, we will create the first national scale competitor to BT Openreach and will provide consumers and businesses with better innovation and choice. We operate a wholesale business model; our customers are broadband ISPs and B2B resellers and customers. Nexfibre is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for our people. We want a workforce that represents every part of our society and are eager to hear from candidates of all backgrounds. We are: Fast: Driven & Pragmatic Simple: Authentic & Adaptable JOB PURPOSE Accountable for the IT strategy and roadmap, defining the IT architecture and solutions required to support the business needs, the associated guidelines and managing the delivery of a technology stack which is fit for purpose to support the evolving business strategy. Oversee and control the IT operations developed by specialists and partners, ensuring that the technology is best supporting business activity. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES End to end responsibility of IT architecture definition together with our partners. Define overall architecture and solutions to be implemented to enable nexfibre to deliver on its business target, taking into account the available solutions in the nexfibre ecosystem and ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of the IT functionality required. End to end responsibility of the programme delivery, from planning through to design, development, integration, testing, and handover; including upfront engagement in scoping new initiatives to support business strategy and delivery of enabling IT Stack (including when required the definition of the solutions to be deployed) and IT operations within the scope of the portfolio. Shaping and designing the IT strategy: accountable for supporting in the definition of the architecture, solutions to be used, guidelines and control of developing all aspects of the technology stack across architecture, deployment, workflow, delivery, operations, licensing, roadmaps, and in-life operations. Update and refine business cases for costs and benefits. Overseeing impact and feasibility assessments for new and future requirements that provide cost-effective technical solutions and are produced with the required quality and timelines. Overseeing the definition and development of standards and guidelines, documentation and deployment working practices for the IT Stack which enable effective and efficient design output and integrate with architectural, technical heritage, security, industry, legislative and health and safety requirements. Overseeing the IT Programme definition (whenever required) and implementation: oversee the definition of the architecture and solutions used to support the nexfibre business (whenever required), and the delivery of multiple projects for new / updated applications. Maintain a view of what\’s important for the ongoing upkeep, and improvement of IT systems, including any new solutions, data and security requirements. Tracking the compliance with the objectives set and ensuring that quality agreements are addressed. Decision Making: Show leadership and be able to make decisions that are both tactical and strategic in nature. Programme Leadership: Provide leadership for these programmes through formal governance roles, e.g. on steering committees, and build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders as required. Overseeing technology partners compliance: will ensure IT delivery contracts with partners and vendors are in compliance with SLAs and delivered in line with strategic and financial aims. Managing IT budget accountability: will manage the annual IT capital and operating expense budgets and be responsible for the review, audit, and prioritisation of all IT systems and applications. Leading a mindset of innovation: lead to identify innovative ways to enhance the IT architecture, and offering from solution design to through deployment. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Deep IT expertise in relevant industry: have demonstrable experience and evidence of success in a senior information management role within the telecommunications and / or wholesale business areas, ideally in the fixed telecommunications space. Experienced in defining and analysing architectures and solutions in telecommunications IT based on business requirements. Comfortable with leading large programmes: will be familiar with the demands of large scale IT deployment programmes. Capability of assessing the business case of a proposed IT architecture or solution. Proven experience and skills in the management of vendors. Significant proven commercial skills and experience to be able to develop and challenge costs and benefits in business cases. Able to take decisions, assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks and can make clear decisions. Advanced interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the gravitas and courage needed to build relationships and convey authority in order to resolve conflicts. Demonstrate IT technical expertise and leadership. Excellent problem-solving skills. DESIRABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES Industry leadership: constantly scanning the market to understand technology trends. Understanding of the latest IT architectures. Experienced in dealing / communicating with the business on IT related matters. PREFERRED EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS Experience of operating at a senior management level preferably in a technical role and with complex programme delivery skills. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Telecommunications #J-18808-Ljbffr