CTO - Digital Manufacturing & Retail Industry (Remote Home, GB)

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements.

With more than 54,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand.
A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts.

The Role

Our Manufacturing Industry have set their growth strategy for the next 3 years, and have a clear opportunity within this space to achieve our ambition. As our UK business is back in growth mode, this is reflected by the leadership for Manufacturing who will now be appointing a Chief Technology Officer to provide the technical credibility and industry specific know-how to meet our customers objectives.

This is an opportunity to make an impact. For an existing CTO, or those seeking to progress into this role and looking for a larger challenge, this role provides the chance to build and scale a rapidly growing Manufacturing industry business, while working across some of the most forefront areas of technology. Few opportunities offer the chance to define both an industry's technology direction and the future growth of a global technology leader.

Growth is the focus and you shall work closely with your Client Partners, Account Executives and customers to develop solutions and provide technical credibility and leadership. With your deep understanding of our customers business, and through direct engagement and intelligent insights, a primary objective will be to identify growth opportunities that drive long-term value for all parties.

Day to day within your role:

  • Engagement with Delivery Teams, Marketing and Communications and Partners & Vendors
  • Develop Manufacturing specific technology strategies and roadmaps
  • Work with the Industry Head to create a compelling improved future position for the Industry, including the outcomes and investment required to achieve a shared ambition for Atos and our customers.
  • Work closely with our Business Lines to develop solutions in line with Atos and industry frameworks
  • Ensure solutions deliver both business and technical excellence in line with client requirements and Atos standards
  • Develop and expand strong relationships with key customer stakeholders through to C-level.
  • Drive innovation that delivers improved outcomes for customers and Atos.

What we would like to talk about with you:

  • Your leadership experience in enterprise architecture and technology strategy
  • Your previous relationship and stakeholder management of senior client and internal Executives (CxOs, Industry Heads, Business Line leaders)
  • Your approach to aligning technology solutions with business value
  • Your views on the industry landscape and what it’s future looks like
  • What you have led, been involved with delivered in the Manufacturing and Retail industries

Requirement:

One essential requirement is the ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC) upon commencement of employment.

Benefits

  • 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
  • Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Flex Benefits Program

At Atos, we want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout the recruitment process. As a Care Leaver Friendly and Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.

If you need any adjustments, additional guidance, or support with your application, assessment, or interview, please contact the recruiter managing this vacancy or reach out to our dedicated mailbox: UK-Recruitment-Support@atos.net, or directly to Elvira Dupcheva – Elvira.dupcheva@atos.ai – who is leading this search.

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