Group Technology Leader

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Essential Experience 10+ years' experience leading Technology/IT functions in a complex enterprise environment. Proven experience managing technology teams, architects, service providers, and outsourced partners. Experience within Restaurant, Hospitality, Retail, Franchise, or QSR environments. Demonstrated success managing multi-site technology operations. Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation, AI, automation, or modernisation initiatives. Experience presenting technology strategy and business cases to Executive and Board-level stakeholders. Experience operating in multinational and multi-currency environments Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Honours, Master's Degree, or MBA advantageous. Microsoft certifications in Azure, Data, Security, or AI highly advantageous. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute enterprise technology, data, and AI strategies. Lead enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cyber security, and digital transformation initiatives. Drive standardisation of systems, processes, and data across multiple territories. Own enterprise reporting, business intelligence, and data governance. Lead AI adoption, governance, and automation programmes. Manage technology budgets, contracts, vendors, and service providers. Ensure operational stability, uptime, security, and compliance across all locations. Build and lead high-performing technology teams. Partner with executives to align technology investment with business growth objectives