IT & Software

European Chief Technologist UK_Cloud &App/ Datacenter

Computacenter

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you define and own the technology vision for a key area across Europe, shaping strategy to keep the portfolio relevant and positioned for growth. You work across Country Units, Service Lines, partners, and customers to translate market signals into actionable roadmaps and investment plans. You’ll lead virtual teams to align priorities, engage with senior stakeholders, and craft compelling thought leadership that strengthens market position. This is a high-impact, cross-organization opportunity to influence technology direction at scale.

Responsibilities
  • Define and own the vision and strategy for a key technology area across Europe
  • Identify market shifts and customer needs to translate into priorities and roadmaps
  • Shape portfolio direction and investment plans with Service Line teams
  • Lead and influence virtual teams across Country Units and Service Lines
  • Represent the technology area in European steering discussions and senior leadership forums
  • Create thought leadership and strategic assets to support sales and growth
  • Engage with customers, partners and analysts to strengthen market position
  • Support major opportunities by sharing insight and technology expertise
Key requirements
  • Strong IT industry experience with deep technology knowledge and commercial awareness
  • Proven ability to develop technology strategy, vision and roadmaps in a complex environment
  • Experience leading through influence in matrix/virtual teams
  • Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, customers and partners
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex ideas into strategic direction
  • Strategic thinking, good judgement and problem-solving capabilities
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with credibility to challenge and align stakeholders
  • Excellent English language communication skills
  • A degree or equivalent qualification is preferred
  • communication
  • influence and stakeholder management
  • strategic thinking
  • technology strategy development
  • roadmap planning
  • portfolio management

Reference: WJ-747_30147055

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