Director of Digital Systems

Director of Digital Systems required to join a leading global enterprise and shape the strategy, performance, and evolution of the organisation’s global application landscape.

The role ensures enterprise platforms are secure, resilient, and able to support long-term business growth; these include CRM, ERP, HR and finance systems. The position manages four globally distributed teams of up to 40 FTE across business applications, software engineering, testing, and release management.

Key Responsibilities

The Director sets the vision and roadmap for enterprise applications, ensuring systems align with architectural standards, modern delivery practices and business priorities. They are accountable for delivering scalable, reliable and high-performing platforms while reducing technical risk and improving sustainability.

Continuous improvement is central to the role, with responsibility for strengthening the software delivery lifecycle and advancing DevOps maturity to improve quality, automation and speed. Working closely with senior technology and business leaders, the Director ensures digital systems remain aligned with the wider technology strategy and continue to meet evolving organisational needs. The role oversees supplier governance and partnerships, ensuring external services meet quality and ethical standards. Security, risk and compliance are embedded across the digital systems portfolio, safeguarding data and promoting responsible technology practices.

Skills & Experience

• Senior leadership experience managing enterprise-scale digital systems
• Proven ability to lead large, globally distributed technology teams
• Strong strategic capability and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience overseeing CRM, ERP and finance systems in complex environments

This is a fully remote position offering a unique opportunity to significantly shape digital strategy and direction in a mission-led, large-scale global organisation. Apply now to be considered!