Position: Group IT Director (Transportation) Compensation:
Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives and benefits
Overview
Gateworth Group is working with a transportation company looking to hire a Group IT Director to assist with its global IT team and long-term digital transformation strategy. This individual will lead the group-wide business systems and technology initiatives and be responsible for all technology- and IT-related business units.
The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar domain and have experience working with teams across multiple sites.
Main Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the Group IT strategy and technology roadmap aligned to business growth and operational objectives.
- Lead enterprise technology programmes, including Oracle ERP/HCM, digital transformation, data and AI initiatives.
- Own IT governance, cybersecurity, risk, compliance and audit management across all entities.
- Oversee infrastructure, applications, business continuity and disaster recovery to support global operations.
- Lead technology due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions and business expansion initiatives.
- Manage and develop high-performing IT teams while providing leadership to regional and Business Unit technology functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
- 15+ years of IT experience, including significant leadership experience within a multi-country or multinational organisation.
- Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide IT strategies, technology transformations and operating model improvements.
- Strong experience with ERP and HCM platforms, ideally Oracle but not essential.
- Demonstrated experience managing large IT budgets, vendor relationships and technology investments.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance and audit processes.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence executive-level decision-making.
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