Freelance Head of IT M/V/X

Beschrijving van de functie

Our client is a fast-growing international organisation operating across multiple
countries, supported by a central technology team and autonomous local offices.
The company is undergoing a phase of transformation, driven by growth, increasing
cybersecurity requirements, and the need for greater IT governance at group level.

• Assess the current IT landscape across all international offices
• Design and roll out a group-wide corporate / office IT strategy
• Harmonise infrastructure, workplace IT, networks, and security standards
• Centralise and optimise management of Microsoft 365 and related services
• Strengthen cybersecurity posture in line with group policies and CISO guidelines
• Build and manage group-level IT budgets (hardware, software, networks)
• Define and enforce standard operating procedures and IT governance
• Select, negotiate with, and manage IT vendors and outsourcing partners
• Lead and coordinate local IT managers and external suppliers
• Build business cases for centralisation and cost optimisation initiatives
• Act as the primary escalation point for local office IT needs and exceptions

Jouw profiel

• Proven senior IT leadership experience in international organisations
• Strong strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to balance global standards with local operational flexibility
• High level of authority, resilience, and decision-making confidence
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance
• Pragmatic, structured, and results-oriented leadership style

Voordelen van de betrekking

• High-impact interim leadership role (6-12 months)
• Full ownership of a group-wide IT transformation initiative
• Exposure to executive leadership (CTO, CISO, senior management)
• International scope and complex organisational challenges
• Competitive interim compensation aligned with senior responsibility

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