Core Technology & Operations Lead

IT Strategy and Vision : Define and oversee the development of IT vision, strategies, architectures, and standards to support long-term organizational goals and evolving technology needs. Enterprise Requirements : Determine enterprise-wide IT requirements and drive strategy for hardware, software, and infrastructure acquisition, integration, and modernization. Governance Frameworks : Establish governance frameworks to guide IT policy, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide decision-making and operating models. Infrastructure and Continuity : Provide oversight of infrastructure, production operations, data protection, backup, and disaster recovery to ensure business continuity. IT Operations : Lead IT operations to ensure service levels, performance, and business objectives are consistently achieved. Resource Planning : Drive long-term IT resource planning, including budgeting, asset lifecycle management, and investment prioritization. Team and Vendor Management : Direct internal teams and vendors in the design, implementation, and management of enterprise technology infrastructure and services. Strategic Initiatives : Provide leadership and oversight for key strategic technology initiatives and enterprise programs. Subsidiary Oversight : Oversee subsidiary or aligned technology units, including leadership decisions, staffing, and major investments. Investment Evaluation : Evaluate technology investments using cost-benefit and risk-reward frameworks to support informed decision-making. Vendor Relations : Manage strategic vendor relationships and oversee evaluation processes, including technology RFPs and procurement decisions. (ref:hirist.tech)