IT Director

Director of ITLocation: Hertfordshire (full time in the office to start with, then Hybrid working thereafter)Salary: £100,000-£120,000 + strong bonus

My client is seeking a seasoned Director of IT to lead, develop and scale a global IT function. This is a strategic leadership role requiring exceptional communication skills, the ability to motivate teams, and a strong track record of building high-performing global IT departments.

The Role

You will define and deliver the IT strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, applications, and infrastructure to support business growth. You will lead a global team across multiple regions (e.g. UK, US, India, China), ensuring operational excellence, system reliability, and strong user adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned to business goals
• Build, lead, and develop a global IT team, fostering performance and engagement
• Oversee enterprise applications, including ERP (ideally NetSuite), integrations, and data flows
• Ensure system stability, performance, and continuous improvement
• Manage vendors, budgets, and external partners effectively
• Drive governance, compliance, and data management best practices
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and leadership to deliver business value
• Identify strengths and development areas within the team to optimise performance

Requirements

• 8-10+ years' IT experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Proven experience managing global IT teams and environments
• Experience in multi-entity, global organisations
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and Microsoft technologies (O365, Power BI, SharePoint)
• Solid understanding of finance, procurement, and operational systems
• Experience with IT governance, compliance, and lifecycle management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills

Desirable

• ERP experience would be ideal (NetSuite preferred) and understanding of integrations (APIs, iPaaS tools such as Boomi or Celigo)
• Exposure to CRM, payroll, and financial system integrations
• Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or ERP-related qualifications

The Person

You are a confident, strategic IT leader who can bring people together, inspire teams, and deliver results in a global environment. You are both technically credible and commercially aware, with a hands-on approach when required.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape and modernise a global IT function within a growing organisation.