Nexfibre is a £4.5 billion joint venture between Infravia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica. It has been formed to deliver ultra-fast full fibre broadband to up to 7 million homes across the UK!
Together with our commercial partner Virgin Media O2, we will create the first national scale competitor to BT Openreach and will provide consumers and businesses with better innovation and choice.
We operate a wholesale business model; our customers are broadband ISPs and B2B resellers. Nexfibre is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for our people. We want a workforce that represents every part of our society and are eager to hear from candidates of all backgrounds.
We are:
* Fast: Driven & Pragmatic
* Simple: Authentic & Adaptable
JOB PURPOSE
Accountable for the IT strategy and roadmap, defining the IT architecture and solutions required to support the business needs, the associated guidelines and managing the delivery of a technology stack which is fit for purpose to support the evolving business strategy. Oversee and control the IT operations developed by specialists and partners, ensuring that the technology is best supporting business activity.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* End to end responsibility of IT architecture definition together with our partners. Define overall architecture and solutions to be implemented to enable nexfibre to deliver on its business target.
* End to end responsibility of the programme delivery, from planning through to design, development, integration, testing, and handover; including upfront engagement in scoping new initiatives to support business strategy.
* Shaping and designing the IT strategy: accountable for supporting in the definition of the architecture, solutions to be used, guidelines and control of developing all aspects of the technology stack.
* Overseeing impact and feasibility assessments for new and future requirements that provide cost-effective technical solutions.
* Overseeing the definition and development of standards and guidelines for the IT Stack.
* Overseeing the IT Programme definition and implementation.
* Decision Making: Show leadership and be able to make decisions that are both tactical and strategic in nature.
* Programme Leadership: Provide leadership for these programmes through formal governance roles.
* Overseeing technology partners compliance: will ensure IT delivery contracts with partners and vendors are in compliance with SLAs.
* Managing IT budget accountability: will manage the annual IT capital and operating expense budgets.
* Leading a mindset of innovation: lead to identify innovative ways to enhance the IT architecture.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Deep IT expertise in relevant industry: have demonstrable experience in a senior information management role within telecommunications.
* Experienced in defining and analysing architectures and solutions in telecommunications IT.
* Comfortable with leading large programmes.
* Capability of assessing the business case of a proposed IT architecture or solution.
* Proven experience in the management of vendors.
* Significant proven commercial skills and experience.
* Able to take decisions, assess situations, and make clear decisions.
* Advanced interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrates the gravitas and courage needed to build relationships.
* Demonstrate IT technical expertise and leadership.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
DESIRABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Industry leadership: constantly scanning the market to understand technology trends.
* Understanding of the latest IT architectures and telecoms IT architectures.
* Experienced in dealing with the business on IT related matters.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
Experience of operating at a senior management level preferably in a technical role and with complex programme delivery skills.
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