Global Head of Technology Delivery

ALLSAINTS Retail Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom , Permanent

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

The role

The Global Head of Technology Delivery is a key leadership position within All Saints' Transformation team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of technology initiatives, with a particular focus on ensuring the capability we build helps drive the right outcome for the organisation. This role requires a highly experienced and motivated technology leader with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, using both waterfall and agile methodologies.

This role forms part of the Global Transformation Leadership team, which comprises of Transformation, Information Security, Technology Operations, Tech for North America and Development.

What will I be doing?

1. Leading Project Management, Enterprise Architecture and Development capabilities. This role is pivotal to shaping and driving the way we deliver technology initiatives, working closely with the rest of the Technology and Transformation function.
2. Delivering in-flight initiatives, including an MPOS programme and a DAM tool, as well as a number of PoCs for new initiatives.
3. Shaping the technology roadmap for the years ahead, partnering with the transformation team to deliver tech that enables improved business processes, with a particular focus on a significant ERP re-platform and associated tools - e.g. merchandise planning.
4. Leading the creation of new capabilities in the organisation, such as architecture, and the evolution of our current capabilities in development.

What skills do I need?

1. You are an exceptional technology delivery leader, with the ability to adopt both agile and waterfall methodologies, and to use both product and project-led methodologies to drive the right outcomes.
2. You place a high emphasis on governance and standards of delivery.
3. You are a strong problem solver, taking the most complex of challenges and finding new and innovative ways to solve them.
4. Tenacity and belief to succeed - you aim high, setting challenging targets and deadlines for your team to work toward. You have the winning mentality that your team aspire to.
5. Honest, trusting and charismatic - you live by our brand values.
6. You are a strategic thinker with the ability to utilise enterprise architecture to drive technology strategy.
7. Positive and inspiring: you’re a natural coach and want to help our teams do their best and feel appreciated.

About the location

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers.

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas.

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind.

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future.

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day.
• We are a disability committed certified employer.
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends.
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service.
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off.
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva.
• UNUM employee assistance helpline.
• Life assurance cover.
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts.
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm.
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust.
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause).
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness.
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders.
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.