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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 560 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities.  We are delighted to have risen in the Times Higher Education World University rankings for the 2^nd year in a row climbing up 6 places.  Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.</p>
<p>A fantastic, new, opportunity has arisen for a Director of Technology Strategy reporting to the Executive Director of Information Services. Since IT and Library merged to form Information Services, there has been ongoing transformation and investment to modernise technology services.  In this key role, you will have a strong working relationship with the Director of IT Services and other key stakeholders in the University’s Technology Strategy. Working with the Executive Director and Director of IT Services, you will create and grow a strong function (the Information Services Strategic Office – organisations with a CIO would call this the Office of the CIO) with the objectives of ensuring a consistent and strategic approach to the application of IT across the University through enterprise architecture, as well as defining, embedding and improving our IT operating model.</p>
<p>With a sound understanding of the strategic benefits of information technology applications in business and higher education/knowledge driven sector, you will manage activities such as enterprise architecture, risk management, development of the IT operating model.   You will possess a proven track record in delivering functions such as enterprise architecture, business change, governance and risk management.</p>
<p>You will have the knowledge and experience of a range of different relevant techniques such as Agile, TOGAF or equivalent and target operating models, cost-benefit analysis, risk management and audit.</p>
<p>You will have the gravitas to influence and negotiate where appropriate and present complex or highly technical issues in a simple and understandable way. You will hold the experience of managing stakeholder engagement, business analysis and the creation of compelling business cases</p>
<p>With excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a strong customer service focus to deliver innovative solutions ensuring a consistent, proactive approach across the University.      </p>
<p>It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment. We strongly endorse the principles of <a href="http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/" rel="no-follow">Athena SWAN</a>, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.</p>
<p>The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.</p>
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