Overview

Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture

As Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture, you will be at the helm of defining and driving Softcat's technology vision, strategy and roadmap development aligned with our overall ambitious business strategy. Strategy and Architecture is a newly established team uniting architects from existing teams with responsibility for maturing Softcat's technology strategy and architecture capabilities. This role reports directly to the CIO and is a key part of the senior technology leadership team, contributing to overall strategic decision-making and leadership of the internal technology function.

Responsibilities

• Technology Vision Definition: Develop our strategic technology vision that aligns with Softcat's overall vision.
• Strategic Roadmap Development: Lead development of Softcat's internal technology strategy aligned with strategic goals.
• Business Technologies: Leverage a Level 1 and Level 2 reference business capability model and assess maturity against defined value streams.
• Application & Technology Portfolio Management: Oversee the management of Softcat's application and technology portfolio to ensure it supports business objectives and delivers value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior proactive, enterprise-focused technology leadership role, preferably in a technology value-added reseller or related industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and visionary skills with the ability to co-develop and drive Softcat's technology vision, strategy and roadmap and translate into actionable plans.
• Proven track record of collaborating with stakeholders to gain support for an enterprise-level technology vision, strategy & roadmap.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

Join us

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.

You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

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