Company
Delighted to be supporting an amazing values-led charitable organisation based in Sunderland. Guided by a clear vision and strong social purpose they support over 60,000 people in the region, with a continued commitment to invest to improve the services offered they're a fantastic organisation to be part of.
Role
Your role will be diverse and includes leading teams in development/integration, data, business systems and application support. Using these 4 areas you'll need to;
- Develop and deliver a multi-year IT Solutions Strategy aligned with the companies strategic ambitions.
- Lead the transformation of our technology landscape through modern software engineering practices including API-first design, service-oriented architecture, and DevOps.
- Oversee the implementation and support of business-critical systems, ensuring stability, scalability, and security.
- Champion agile, lean, and user-centred methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership to cross-functional teams including Solutions Development, Systems Management, and Database Administration.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to maximise the value of IT investments.
- Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance across all systems change initiatives.
- Lead system implementation and support, ensuring smooth transitions from project to live service.
- Ensure systems are patched and maintained in line with cybersecurity protocols.
- Manage budgets for the Solutions function, including planning, forecasting, and monitoring.
Person
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience delivering complex software and integration programmes.
- Significant experience leading software development, systems integration, or enterprise applications teams.
- Deep technical expertise in modern application architecture and cloud-native design.
- A demonstrable track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
- Experience with agile, DevOps, and secure-by-design methodologies.
- A collaborative, pragmatic, and people-focused approach.