Overview
Senior technology and systems leader responsible for defining and overseeing the organization’s IT strategy, digital transformation agenda, and technology delivery. Ensures IT capabilities are strategically aligned with the organization’s mission and operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the OCBA and MSF Spain IT strategy and digital transformation agenda.
- Design and oversee annual IT planning and budgeting processes.
- Lead the development of the Projects & IT Office’s organizational structure.
- Lead the definition and management of the IT project portfolio.
- Ensure the organization’s technology architecture and infrastructure strategies support long-term scalability, reliability, and interoperability.
- Ensure the development and implementation of innovative solutions and technology platforms, including AI capabilities.
- Oversee the OCBA data strategy.
- Ensure IT risk management and cybersecurity governance frameworks are fit for purpose.
- Promote a culture of knowledge management and organizational learning.
- Facilitate change management processes.
- Represent the IT area in international forums.
- Build and nurture strategic relationships with internal and external partners.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT.
- At least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading large IT teams.
- Proven experience defining and implementing IT strategies.
- Proven experience driving digital transformation or organizational change initiatives.
- Experience working in international organizations, NGOs or multi-stakeholder environments.
- Previous experience with Médecins Sans Frontières and/or field experience will be considered a strong asset.
- Strong experience in enterprise architecture, IT project and service management, budget oversight and governance frameworks.
- Solid understanding of information security, risk management, data management, analytics and emerging AI trends.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (Industrial, IT/Computer Science, Electrical, Telecommunications), Business Administration, Economics or a related field is required.
- Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, PRINCE2, CISM/CISSP, TOGAF or COBIT will be highly valued.
