European Chief Technologist_Datacenter

Location: UK - London, UK - Reading, UK - Hatfield, UK - Manchester, UK - Nottingham, UK - Milton Keynes, UK - Mobile England | Job-ID: 218723 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: OthersLife on the team European Chief TechnologistIf you are passionate about shaping technology strategy and influencing how a leading technology and services provider responds to market change, this is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact at an European level. As European Chief Technologist, you will define the strategic direction for one of our technology areas, helping ensure our portfolio, partner alignment and customer engagement remain relevant, differentiated and positioned for growth.Working across our European businesses, you will operate at the intersection of Country Units, Service Lines, partners and customers. You will bring together customer demand, market signals, competitive insight and internal priorities to create a clear technology vision, strategic roadmap and investment direction that supports long-term success.We have an European Chief Technologist opportunity available, offering the chance to make your mark in a high-impact role across Datacenter.What you'll do Define and own the vision and strategy for a key technology area across EuropeIdentify market shifts, customer needs and competitive trends, translating them into actionable priorities and roadmapsShape portfolio direction and investment plans in collaboration with Service Line teams and wider stakeholdersLead and influence virtual teams across Country Units and Service Lines to align on strategy, priorities and executionRepresent the technology area in European steering discussions and senior leadership forumsCreate compelling thought leadership, customer messaging and strategic assets that support sales and growthEngage with customers, partners and analysts to strengthen Computacenter’s market position and strategic relevanceSupport major opportunities across the business by sharing insight, direction and technology expertiseWhat you’ll needStrong experience in the IT industry, with deep technology knowledge and commercial awarenessA proven ability to develop technology strategy, vision and roadmaps in a complex business environmentExperience working across matrix structures and leading through influence in virtual teamsConfidence engaging senior stakeholders, customers and partnersStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas into clear strategic directionStrategic thinking, sound judgement and strong problem-solving capabilityAn entrepreneurial mindset with the credibility to challenge, influence and drive alignmentExcellent English language communication skillsA degree or equivalent qualification is preferredAbout usComputacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 21,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers’ infrastructures.We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance.Interested in joining a company with a strong sense of community?We’re growing. We’re hiring. We encourage. We empower. We support.#winningtogether #peoplematter