As a Chief Information Officer will be part of a highly dedicated and professional team, which is responsible for delivering the highest quality of service to an internationally dedicated client base. The main purpose of your role is to modernise the entire IT platform - spanning technology, people, and processes - is needed to support the growth ambitions of P&O Ferrymasters.
Chief Information Officer
Location: Halesowen, The United Kingdom
Hours per week: Full time
Key responsibilities
You will play a central role in this transformation by deeply understanding business objectives and challenges, and leading the IT modernisation journey. The goal is to ensure technology becomes a true business enabler, supporting both current operations and future strategic needs.
* Providing strategic oversight for how technology is used to realize business objectives
* To ensure strong alignment between business needs and IT capabilities
* Own and manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven investments
* Lead IT infrastructure and operations to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance
* Establish and nurture strategic IT partnerships
* Oversee software development to support both core operations and innovation initiatives
* Drive successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring value realization, timelines, and budgets
* Foster effective IT business partnering to support strategic and operational goals
* Oversee IT support services to ensure timely and effective resolution of user needs
* Ensure robust IT security posture, compliance, and risk management across all systems
Your profile
* A transformation mindset with a strong preference for change and progress over maintaining the status quo
* Excellent people skills and a clear, well-defined leadership style and the ability to build capable, empowered teams
* Motivated by solving real business problems rather than chasing the latest technology trends
* Skilled in defining clear strategies and driving effective execution
* Direct and transparent communication style
* Minimum of five years of general leadership experience
* Background in working with technology is essential, though prior experience within an IT organization is not required
* Industry-specific experience (e.g., logistics, shipping) is not required
* Good command of English language and another European languages
Who are we?
We are P&O Ferrymasters, and we work with some of the largest companies in the world to make sure that their goods get to where they need to on time and efficiently. We have locations across Europe and the Northern Mediterranean and our routes cover road, rail, and sea.
We operate from over 20 locations in 13 countries and work with some of the best-known global household names. We are a part of DP World who are one of the largest global logistics companies in the world; creating opportunities and improving lives worldwide. With over 113,000 employees spanning 78 countries, DP World combines global infrastructure with local expertise to build efficient, end-to-end supply chain solutions. Through continuous investment in innovation and cutting-edge technology, DP World is leading the logistics sector towards more streamlined and resilient trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
We offer
P&O Ferrymasters offers a competitive package in line with the seniority of the position. Salary will be dependent on experience of the successful candidate.
* Employee Assistance Scheme
* Employee wellbeing programme
* Opportunities for personal and professional training and development
We offer access to GoodHabitz training courses, including:
* Effective Communication
* Project Management
* Time Management
* Friendly team, supportive and professional managers
* Flexible working environment where humour is important
* We like to party now and then, therefore we have a dedicated team that organises Christmas Parties and Summer Events.
As part of the DP World group, P&O Ferrymasters offers a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic workplace, where you’ll collaborate with a global team committed to innovation and excellence in logistics and trade. We’re here to support your growth and professional journey every step of the way.
Time to act!
Do you have what we’re looking for? And does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? We hope so – in which case, now’s the time to let us know!