Head of Technology Teams (CIS)

We have a rare opportunity for you! This exciting technically-focused Head of Technology Teams (CIS) role will be the leader for a multi-disciplined technical team. You will have technical vision enabling you to devise strategies to aid in both technology development and the development of team members.

Alongside the responsibility for the seamless delivery of an evolving change portfolio you will also need to be an engaging leader. The human element within this is vital as you will need to support team members day to day providing awe inspiring leadership. Bringing together new ways of working, such as agile practices and improved use of tooling to support delivery. You will collaborate daily with other teams and have a proven technology background, which is essential to this role.

You will report to the Head of Product (Corporate) and will work closely with other Product teams, Senior/Executive sponsors, business leads, visionaries and other key stakeholders to apply leadership, delivery skills and insight to deliver and embed successful technology change throughout the University.

The University of Sheffield delivers life-enhancing research, innovation and education - come and join one of the teams that makes that possible. In IT Services, we’re dedicated to providing excellent IT systems, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of our students and colleagues. Our world is dynamic and so are we. We work closely with everyone who uses IT at the University, to make sure it works for them, so they can focus on improving themselves and the world around us. So if you want to support the next generations of students, leaders and researchers, we want you on our team.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.

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