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Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for UK and Overseas offices
£100K+ plus share options, bonus and benefits
The Company
Our client is a group organisation and a market leader in their field of online gaming both in the UK as well as overseas. Not only do they dream, develop and market games for their customers, they are also passionate about what they do and how to maintain their valued reputation,
The work is fast paced and challenging but with their vision, values and strong management team in place, the companies are able to move forward and grow successfully both organically as well as through acquisition.
The Role
A unique opportunity has been created for a Group CTO / Head of Technology, a pivotal role within the organisation.
The Group CTO will need to be adept at overseeing all technical aspects and technological resources of the organization for the purpose of organizational growth whilst establishing a technological vision for the organization, leading the company's technological development and strategic planning.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic planning and analysis to offer technical synergistic options to senior management for the various separate group businesses
- Conduct research to improve the technological assets of a company
- Introduce the best technological practices to match company growth
- Work with CIO to oversee IT budgets in order to make sure there are no unnecessary expenditures
- Evaluate new technology and make recommendations on technological solutions
- Consistently evaluate technical efficiency and make changes as necessary
- Identify competitive advantages and technological trends for the benefit of the company
- Work as an inspirational leader within the business and manage respective teams
- Work with the CIO in development and possible implementation of security policies and disaster recovery plans
Experience and Key skills:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a current CTO position. 3-5 years is desirable
- BSc. in a Computer Science related field
- At least 10 years of professional technical experience using a wide range of technologies
- Preferably at least 5 years of professional experience including a managerial and strategic planning role
- Experience in strategic planning, leading and bringing together groups of medium sized development teams
- Preferably, experience in the internet gaming industry
- Experience of working with innovators, designers and developers to realize the strategic vision of the company
- Ability to frequently travel to various locations around the world
- Excellent understanding of current and emerging technologies
- Possess great internal and external stakeholder relations
- Lead and coach the wider business group in the areas of Technology
- Additional languages an advantage
What is on offer?
Our client is able to provide the successful candidate with:
- A highly competitive salary, share options, bonuses, benefits and a highly successful management team
- A dynamic working environment in which to flourish, lead and further develop
- An extensive range of benefits including, Income protection, life assurance and private medical insurance
What next?
If you have both the expertise and experience to for this unique and dynamic role, please send you CV to us at careers@gnbpartnership.com or call Daniella Winton on 0203 4638653
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