About this role

We're looking for a VP Enterprise Technology for a (B2C) tech scale-up. This role reports to the CEO. You will be responsible for internal IT systems, plus a centralized Data, Automation and AI team. You will lead a lean (growing) team (~10 FTE) alongside a larger global outsourced partner model.

Strategic Leadership & Delivery

Strategy & Roadmaps: Partner with executive leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Product, and Finance to define technology priorities, budgets, and business-driven roadmaps.
Scaleup Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing internal team of ~10 FTEs while managing external vendor and partner networks to scale delivery efficiently.

Core Capabilities

Business Systems & IT: Oversee global application architecture, workplace technology, networks, and infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Data & Analytics: Build and mature data capabilities to drive real-time business intelligence, forecasting, and decision-making.
AI & Automation: Identify and execute high-impact AI use cases that streamline internal workflows, boost productivity, and establish practical AI governance.
Security & Resilience: Maintain robust cybersecurity, data privacy, and disaster recovery standards across all global locations, systems, and hardware.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience spanning enterprise systems.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through managers and individual contributors.
Experience managing technology budgets, external vendors, and strategic technology partnerships.
Demonstrated experience scaling IT/Data/Systems environments within fast-growing or operationally complex organizations (e.g., Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Retail).
Hands-on Strategy: Ability to translate business goals into technology roadmaps while staying close enough to execution to ensure delivery quality.
Enterprise Fundamentals: Solid grasp of modern ERP/business applications, data governance, practical AI implementation, and cybersecurity best practices.
Executive Presence: Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of partnering directly with C-suite leadership.