CIO

This search procedure has been closed (10-02-2017).
Field
IT
Salary
€ 130.000 +
Location
Amsterdam
Employment
Permanent
Headhunter
HendrikszGroen Executive Search

The organisation

The company is the world’s largest managed Internet network and cloud connectivity solutions provider with in excess of 10,000 enterprise and government sites under management in over 180 countries. They are the pioneer in global managed Internet access solutions - global reach, centralized procurement, invoicing, technical standardization, performance monitoring and fault resolution. They are a true virtualized and cost effective network and cloud access solution provider leveraging the flexibility and agility of the internet, globally.

The company’s strategy is to accelerate growth through additional international expansion, entering new markets and product diversification, but also through digitalization of processes. The company culture is best described as open, informal, fast paced and dedicated. They  employ close to 200 employees, bettheyen 6 offices in Amsterdam (HQ), Singapore, Reston VA (USA), Dubai, Argentina and Brazil. 

The position

Are you a business minded technology leader looking for a great opportunity to join a winning team and have a real impact on the shape and success of one of the fastest growing businesses in its market? As a pragmatic CIO you will be a key member of the highly driven Management Team, leading the information technology function and working closely with the rest of the leadership team to identify and oversee the best information technology solution for delivering the services.

As CIO at the company you will report into the CEO and you will be invited regularly to the Board Meetings. The information technology team is based in Amsterdam. This is a business critical function.

Your primary role will include directing and controlling the company’s information systems and technology activities. Your management responsibilities will include all of the company’s systems design, programming, database management, and computer operations. A customer-oriented role to both internal and external constituents, the CIO is expected to demonstrate leadership, goal-orientation, employee development, and interpersonal skills to blend theyll in a highly collaborative, team environment.

They excel in what they do through an in-house developed .net end-to-end, integrated quote-to-bill system. They need to transform this to an interoperable platform; opening it up to the eco-system we operate in:

  • Provider and Sales portals / apps
  • Customer (self) service portals / apps

As an information technology leader, the CIO needs to be able to see IT at macro and micro levels simultaneously within the company, together with understanding of a business environment and hands-on experience in security optimization, SaaS/PaaS and software solutions.

The role necessitates a hands-on approach, whilst keeping a sharp eye on the Company’s strategy. You will successfully drive service and profitability through the digital footprint.

Tasks & responsibilities

  • Forming and delivering the information technology strategy
  • Formulate, articulate and execute the products and solutions roadmap based on market understanding, industry trends and customer needs
  • Provide technical leadership
  • Manage development of solutions in the most cost effective manner within quality standards
  • Provide oversight, lead and be accountable for technical decisions
  • Be the “technical owner” for all projects, taking overall ownership for solutions that are delivered
  • Identify the right technical solutions for the business/project
  • Be responsible for business infrastructure, applications and technical support
  • Provide regular and effective reporting to the board to assist with running the business
  • Champion innovation and the continual development of The company’s technology and products
  • Actively engage with vendors, suppliers, prospects and clients as a thought leader and expert in (software) innovation and product development

Candidate profile

  • Previous experience as an IT executive or an executive who has used information technology or data to transform business operations
  • 10-15 years of hands-on development experience. Possibly Lead Developer with proven management capabilities with the ambition to grow into managerial positions
  • Clear communicator at C-level, highly adaptive and pragmatic, flexible, informal, GREAT sense of humor
  • Loyalty and commitment are essential personal traits
  • English proficiency is a must, along with excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • You have a passion for the latest technologies. You explore new trends and form opinions about which will become mainstream and how they will impact industries
  • You are a doer with a proven business transformation record and hold solid knowledge of modern cloud based technology and service platforms
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and preferably one of the following: .NET/ Java, SaaS and PaaS platforms
  • You are an expert and firm believer in lean start-up and agile software development methodologies
  • You can be described as a high energy person with a positive attitude, and a team player with the willingness to do what it takes to get things done
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Visionary and inspirational leader who inspires others to achieve greatness with genuine humility
  • Demonstrated experience in solution design and enterprise architecture with focus on scalability and automation
  • Articulate, presentable
  • International culturally aware mindset
  • They also expect that as they go through our next organizational stages of growth and further development, you will need to be the type of professional who thrives with ambiguity and change

The offer

  • You’ll be a crucial element of a high energy, entrepreneurial team, developing a clear mission and direction
  • The chance to work in a fast moving, innovative and international environment, dealing with different cultures
  • Depending on your experience, The company offers a competitive remuneration package
  • Exposure to world leading private equity

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below.

This search procedure has been closed (10-02-2017).