Deputy Chief Information Officer

Head of Technology Delivery

Deputy CIO Designate | CIO Succession Opportunity | Enterprise Technology | Strategic Delivery

About the Role

Join a highly regarded international financial services organisation at a pivotal stage in its technology transformation journey.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this executive leadership role has been created as part of the organisation's long-term succession strategy. From day one, you will act as the CIO's trusted deputy, taking ownership of enterprise technology delivery while partnering closely with Executive Leadership to shape the future direction of technology across the organisation.

This is far more than a traditional Head of Technology role.

You will lead the end-to-end technology delivery function, driving execution across a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives spanning enterprise applications, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and AI. At the same time, you will play a key role in strengthening governance, improving delivery maturity, developing internal capability and ensuring technology investment delivers measurable business value.

The successful candidate will be joining with a clearly defined progression pathway. Operating as the CIO's second-in-command from the outset, this role is designed to develop into Deputy Chief Information Officer, with the longer-term objective of becoming the organisation's successor to the CIO.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation where technology is central to future business success. You'll work directly alongside an experienced CIO, influence enterprise-wide technology strategy, and play a defining role in modernising technology delivery across the business.

More importantly, this is a genuine succession opportunity. The successful individual will join with a structured pathway to Deputy CIO and, over time, be developed as the organisation's future Chief Information Officer. Opportunities of this nature are exceptionally rare within the Irish market and represent an exciting next step for an ambitious technology executive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise Technology Delivery function across a complex portfolio of strategic technology initiatives.
• Act as the CIO's deputy, supporting executive decision-making and representing Technology at Executive and Board-level forums.
• Drive delivery across enterprise applications, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital and data transformation programmes.
• Translate business and technology strategy into executable roadmaps with clear governance, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Establish best-in-class portfolio governance, reporting and delivery frameworks to improve transparency, predictability and executive oversight.
• Lead capacity planning, demand management and portfolio prioritisation to ensure technology investment aligns with strategic business objectives.
• Build and mature modern delivery practices, embedding Agile, DevOps and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Strengthen internal technology capability while effectively managing strategic technology partners and outsourced delivery providers.
• Partner with senior business leaders to ensure technology remains aligned with organisational priorities and long-term growth.
• Champion innovation across cloud, automation, AI and enterprise data capabilities while maintaining strong governance within a regulated environment.
• Develop and mentor high-performing technology leaders, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

• 15+ years' experience leading enterprise technology functions within complex organisations.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology and digital transformation programmes.
• Strong background in Technology Delivery, PMO, Portfolio Management and Technology Governance.
• Broad technical knowledge spanning enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity and modern data architectures.
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments such as Financial Services, Insurance, Asset Management or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to influence Executive Committees, Boards and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing strategic technology vendors, systems integrators and outsourced delivery partners.
• A collaborative, people-first leadership style with a passion for developing teams and building sustainable internal capability.
• Experience within Asset or Investment Management would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary / Remuneration

• € 150000 - €170000E (DOE)
• Performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Permanent position
• Dublin based – In office

Contract Details

Please note applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.

To be considered, please send your CV to [email protected].

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Every application will be reviewed in confidence, and candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role will be contacted.