At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT strategy and delivery during a transformative period in a pan-European organisation.
- Company: Fast-growing organisation in the asset-intensive rail sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for travel across Europe.
- Other info: Join a capable team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving technology that enhances business performance.
- Qualifications: Senior IT leadership experience and strong Dynamics 365 background required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
A fast-growing, pan-European organisation in an asset-intensive/rail environment is hiring a Senior IT Director to lead technology strategy and delivery through a period of transformation and integration. Reporting to the CEO, you'll build a lean, high-impact IT function and ensure technology directly enables business performance.
The opportunity
- Own the end-to-end IT agenda: strategy, operations, security, vendors, and change
- Drive Microsoft-led transformation, with major focus on Dynamics 365 F&O / Supply Chain
- Play a key role in post-acquisition systems consolidation and standardisation across entities
- Lead pragmatic adoption of automation/AI to improve reporting, workflows and decision-making
- Maintain a resilient platform with 99.9% uptime and strong regulatory compliance
What you'll lead
- Multi-year tech roadmap aligned to business goals and operational efficiency
- D365 performance and continuous improvement, integrations, and reporting/Power BI insights
- Secure, reliable IT operations (identity, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, backups, SOC-aligned security)
- Pan-European MSP and vendor management, service performance and commercial outcomes
- A small, capable team across service delivery, architecture, and data/MI
What we're looking for
- Senior IT leadership experience in mid-to-large organisations (asset-intensive sectors preferred)
- Strong Dynamics 365 and Microsoft ecosystem background (Azure/M365/Power Platform/security)
- Proven delivery of complex change (ERP optimisation, integrations, transformation programmes)
- Confident stakeholder management and commercial/budget ownership
- Able to be onsite 3 days per week in London with regular European travel
Senior IT Director employer: Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd
Join a dynamic team as a Junior Purchase Ledger where your attention to detail and positive attitude will be nurtured in a supportive work environment. Our company prioritises employee growth, offering training and development opportunities that empower you to advance your career while enjoying a collaborative culture. Located in a vibrant area, we provide unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
