As a Director of Global IT at Innovid you will oversee the global IT operations, strategy, and execution to ensure the company’s corporate IT Infrastructure supports its business objectives. This role involves managing a diverse team of IT professionals, developing and implementing IT policies, and ensuring the security, scalability, and efficiency of the company’s IT systems across all regions.

This is a hybrid working position with 2 days a week in our Edinburgh office. 

The impact you will make: 

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop and execute the global IT strategy in alignment with the company’s business goals.

• Provide leadership and direction to the IT team, ensuring continuous development and performance improvement.

• Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize IT initiatives.

Global IT Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the global IT department, including infrastructure, applications, and security.

• Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of IT systems and services.

• Implement best practices for IT service management and support.

• Globally support and maintain conference equipment.

• Oversee the installation and renewal of new IT Equipment and infrastructure globally.  

Project Management

• Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Cybersecurity and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits related to IT initiatives.

• Lead IT initiatives related to SOX, SOC2 and ISO 27001.

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation.

• Monitor and control IT expenditures, identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.

• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Innovation and Technology Advancement

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Identify opportunities to leverage new technologies to improve business processes and competitive advantage.

You should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or relative experience 

• 10+ years of experience in IT management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in managing global IT operations and teams.

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, security, and compliance.

• Excellent project management skills, with experience in leading complex IT projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• Proven knowledge of networking and security concepts

• Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications.

• Hands-on experience with installations, administration, and troubleshooting of computer hardware, software (Windows, Mac & Linux), and networks.

• Proven ability of device management systems such as Jumpcloud, Jamf, Desktop Central, or Microsoft Intune.

• Proven knowledge of corporate identity and provisioning Jumpcloud/Okta/OneLogin/Entra ID).

• Experience with firewalls and network switches such as Checkpoint,Palo Alto, Juniper or Cisco.

• Proven capabilities with communication/conferencing tools such as Google Meet, Zoom, MS Teams or Slack.

• Patch Management and Application deployment systems such as Avanti or Vicarius

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CCNA, MCSA) are a plus.

What we will offer you:

• 35 days holiday (including public holidays)

• Pension plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life insurance

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Private medical insurance with Vitality

• Training & Development sessions with our in-house L&D Platform

• Unlimited office snacks 

• Hybrid working model & good work-life balance

• RSU’s (Restricted Stock Units) plan

• Offices in major cities around the world and a cross-company collaboration unlike anywhere else.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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