Head of IT Governance and Security

As a member of the IT Senior Leadership Team you will be responsible for the overall management of the cross-functions in IT covering IT Security, Risk, Compliance, Contracts and Financial Management. You will establish suitable models that support the overall performance of the Group IT department and which align to other Group functions in VWGUK and also with the regional steering team across Europe.

This is a hands on leadership role. You will manage a team of experts across the disciplines for your function. You will cover strategic topics for VWGUK and for regional topics and also assure operational performance of your team which would involve steering and senior stakeholder management for security alerts and incidents.

What you could be doing:

• Defining and implementing governance controls and ensure they are fit for purpose in order to manage risk to an acceptable level
• Facilitate all IT audit requirements and monitor completion of relevant audit findings to comply with Group requirements
• Standardising the governance of IT delivery, change and technical delivery by defining and implementing a governance framework, tools and processes deployed within the IT Operating Model, to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Be the principle lead for security alerts which risk VWGUK operations

Skills and experience you can bring to the role:

• Strong knowledge of leadership, management and governance across IT domains
• Excellent commercial experience, must be able to think strategically and have the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Advanced skills in financial management, budgeting, procurement and contract negotiations and demonstrate a high degree of motivation with excellent time management skills.

What can we offer you?

As an inclusive employer we know people value different things, so along with a competitive salary, fuel card, car and discretionary bonus, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including hybrid working.

Together, the Group IT team works across the business with brands, our head office in Germany and our suppliers to deliver IT applications and solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work with different functions, so you can make an impact across the organisation. This is an environment where hard work doesn't go unrecognised. We're proud of our high expectations here, but there is a culture that supports bringing out the best opportunities for individuals to learn and grow in a collaborative and diverse environment.

There is nowhere in the business more fast-paced, challenging or varied than our IT department. Group IT are involved in major systems implementations, data strategies, artificial intelligence and marketing platforms to name a few of the strategic projects. The team is responsible for setting the technology strategy and roadmap for Volkswagen Group UK whilst creating innovative solutions, maintaining applications and optimising security. Our people are also experts in Volkswagen Group's global business processes and systems and are proficient at implementing vast change programmes.