Experian
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London, Greater London
Head of Infrastructure & Technology (UK&I)
Overview
Job Description
The Role The recently formed Infrastructure and Technology function is seeking to hire a new "Inspirational thought leader" to lead the regional Infrastructure and Technology teams in order to create a "Build" and "Run" function that is fit for purpose with a high investment in technology. This exciting new role will be responsible for a team of 200 technologists accountable for the design, build and run of the day to day UK Infrastructure and technology teams covering all technology towers; compute, storage, middleware, database and networks etc. It will play a pivotal (and highly visible) role in the designing the roadmap and driving the technology agenda to maximum cloud capability and the transformation associated with such a programme whilst extending Experian's industry leadership position and reputation as a leader in innovation! Being able to "build" and "run" at scale within tight timeframes and commercial margins is a skill that requires a certain mindset - one of continuous improvement and tenacity to constantly challenge the "Status Quo! - Do you have this? We need an energetic individual who cares about their clients and the outcomes the underlying technology delivers on a 24x7 basis. Could this role be for you? We are looking for an individual who gets excited about technology, has a strong track record for delivering something from the ground up and is not frightened to roll their sleeves up. This is not a role for someone who is not comfortable with change at pace. Experian is a Technology company always looking to stretch the boundaries of Technology, we have many of our own patents registered around the world which demonstrates our long heritage of striving to be the pack leader. This role encompasses a broad remit and will utilise your experience in building a similar scale 24/7 environment within a complex technologically driven business. A fresh start, having the ability to build a new regional Technology leadership team. Leading and articulating the vision to build a sustainable and best supported infrastructure environment with all the regulatory and governance considerations of a technology led security business. You will lead on the strategy of change, to gain maximum agility to enable more products (and the innovation of) to reach market at the pace that both Experian and our customers/ consumers require. And much, much more ...... Why choose us? Our colleagues' health and wellbeing are a top priority for us, that's why our reward, benefits and wellbeing programmes are designed so you can come to work feeling your very best self. Our benefits focus on health, money and lifestyle so you can tailor your benefits to your own personal needs. Whether it's your physical and mental wellness, getting to work or planning for the future, we have a range of flexible options to have you covered! We are committed to building an inclusive culture and to creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as our people. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, and if this is important to you, we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process. Who are Experian? We unlock the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. At life's big moments - from buying a home or car, to sending a child to university, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. For more than 125 years, we've helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 17,000 people in 37 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. Could this be the role for you? Apply now to start your journey with Experian. To learn more about our culture and what it's really like to work here, check out our LinkedIn and social media channels using the hashtags #ExperianLife and #ExperianWay. Job: **Leadership* Organization: **Global* Title: Head of Infrastructure & Technology (UK&I) Location: GBR Requisition ID: 202365 Other Locations: United Kingdom-England-London