At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tech and digital strategy for a pioneering manufacturing company.
- Company: World-leading British engineering firm with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive role, and opportunity to shape the future of technology.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting growth phase with significant career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and drive transformative technology initiatives in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in technology leadership and strategic planning.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 150000 £ per year.
Our client is a world-leading Portsmouth / Hampshire based manufacturing company, specialising in the production of high quality electrical and electronic components to meet some of the most demanding applications across the aerospace, military, medical, automotive and telecommunications sectors.
Through inspiration, innovation, advanced technologies, and a focus on quality & service, they have positioned themselves at the vanguard of the sector, distributing their portfolio of over 20,000 products to more than 100,000 active customers worldwide. They are a true British Engineering / Manufacturing success story.
Now entering their next phase of growth, with a new £33m+ manufacturing facility under construction in Portsmouth and clear ambitions to scale the business significantly over the coming decade. As the company grows - organically and through acquisition - the complexity of its technology, data and security landscape will increase substantially.
They are seeking an exceptional technology leader to join the board and take responsibility for their international technology, data and digital strategy. Technology is moving at an extraordinary pace, and the board needs someone who can cut through the noise, identify what matters for this business and translate emerging capabilities into practical competitive advantage.
The Chief Information and Transformation Officer will own strategic outcomes: technology and data roadmap, architecture decisions, investment prioritisation, governance and the leadership of transformation programmes. Other responsibilities include:
- Define and deliver the technology and digital strategy, aligned to the company's growth trajectory
- Act as executive owner for enterprise technology risk, resilience and digital competitiveness, ensuring technology considerations are embedded into overall business strategy, capital allocation and long-term planning
- Act as the board's primary adviser on technology, data and AI - cutting through the pace of change to identify what is genuinely relevant and actionable for this business
- Translate emerging technology developments into practical, prioritised initiatives with clear business cases
- Establish disciplined technology investment governance, ensuring prioritisation is aligned to commercial impact, scalability, operational resilience and return on capital
- Ensure the business adapts quickly to a rapidly evolving technology landscape, maintaining awareness of market shifts and competitor adoption
- Lead technology due diligence on acquisitions or new capabilities, and define integration approach
- Lead technology and systems integration planning for acquisitions, ensuring rapid alignment of ERP, data, cyber security, reporting and operational processes
- Develop repeatable integration frameworks to support Harwin's long-term buy-and-build strategy
- Define the technology architecture required to support operations across multiple sites and geographies as the business scales
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As a world-leading manufacturing company based in Portsmouth, we pride ourselves on our innovative work culture and commitment to quality, making us an exceptional employer for technology leaders. With a new £33m+ facility under construction and ambitious growth plans, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional development and the chance to shape the future of technology in our industry. Join us to be part of a true British Engineering success story, where your expertise will directly influence our strategic direction and operational excellence.
