Head Of Technology

Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel.

We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution.

We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet.

Working with 140 airlines in 59 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,129 aircraft, as of 31 December 2024 on a pro forma basis including the acquisition of Castlelake Aviation Limited.

The Role : The

Head of Technology

is a key executive role responsible for driving digital transformation, developing and implementing the organization's technology strategy and ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects that enable our long-term business objectives.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Head of Technology will provide strategic direction to drive innovation, manage the development of advanced technologies, and ensure the company's technology infrastructure is reliable, secure, efficient, and effective.

Key Responsibilities :

Technology Leadership

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing technology and project management team.

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Aware of the latest tech advancements to provide strategic insights and recommendations for maintaining our technological edge.

Technology Strategy

Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with Avolon's overall business objectives.

Identify and evaluate the latest technologies, assessing their potential for business impact.

Collaborate closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to understand their technology needs and drive technology-enabled business initiatives.

Chair the Avolon Information Technology Advisory Group.

Technology Infrastructure and Operations

Oversee the design and implementation of a robust technical enterprise architecture that aligns with business requirements, security standards, and industry best practices.

Establish and maintain efficient and reliable technology operations, including systems infrastructure, product development and support, network, data management, and security protocols for high performance and data integrity.

Accelerate innovation initiatives to enhance our products, services, and processes for optimum efficiency.

Build and maintain relationships with vendors and partners, assessing and selecting the most appropriate solutions and services.

Project Management Office

Develop and implement a comprehensive PMO strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.

Oversee the establishment and maintenance of effective project and portfolio management methodologies, standards, and best practices.

Provide strategic guidance and support to project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Security, Compliance, and Governance

Prioritize cybersecurity, data privacy, and protection, implementing robust security measures to protect company data, systems, and infrastructure from threats.

Monitor and address risks associated with system vulnerabilities, scalability, and technological obsolescence.

Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and mitigate risks of data breaches or cyberattacks.

Establish policies and best practices to manage technology risks, including disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response plans.

Manage the technology budget - optimizing resource allocation and value.

The Person :

You are driven, focused, and resourceful.

You are curious and questioning, bringing broad perspective and thinking to the role.

You will always act with integrity and model your own behavior to the highest standard.

You are inclusive and foster diversity of thought, able to manage a team of subject matter experts while instilling collaboration and a results-driven culture.

You build relationships, communicate with clarity, challenge others, exert influence, and manage projects to completion.

Essential Skills and Experience :

Exceptional experience leading software development, systems architecture, IT operations, and digital transformation initiatives.

Proven track record of leading large-scale projects including designing and launching new technologies and processes, implementing process improvements, and ensuring the timely and successful achievement of project objectives.

Expertise in driving innovation and overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of technology products / platforms from concept to launch.

Significant experience establishing and enforcing IT governance frameworks to ensure alignment between technology strategy and business priorities.

Skilled in establishing frameworks to mitigate risks associated with security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Experience managing risks related to cyber threats, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.

Demonstrated success in designing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies to safeguard sensitive data and protect organizational assets.

Demonstrated ability to develop business continuity and disaster recovery strategies with a focus on resilience against cyberattacks and system failures.

Experience in managing technology budgets, optimizing costs, and allocating resources effectively.

Ability to manage diverse vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective and secure technology solutions.

Self-starter and leads change effectively, demonstrating a track record of managing multiple projects and delivering on key milestones in a dynamic environment.

Team leader with proven capability of empowering others, instilling accountability, and driving high performance by creating an environment where everyone contributes to shared goals, fosters collaboration and professional development.

Manages, prioritizes, tracks, and delivers tasks for self and team.

Ability to parse complex projects into workstreams, delegate and direct others to achieve high-quality results on set timelines.

Role models effective customer partnership, ensuring self and team develop deep understanding of customer and business priorities to ensure flawless execution and deliver commercially focused, insightful, and pragmatic solutions.

Highly motivated who brings original thought, challenge, and innovation to solving problems.

Proactive about leading change and strives for continuous improvement.

Anticipates challenges and shows an ability to think clearly and quickly through complex and dynamic situations.

Strong and independent-minded with the ability to express your views with conviction and authority and not afraid to provoke established thought, or to accept challenge to your own views.

The closing date for applications for the role listed above is

COB Friday 7th February.

Avolon is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognizes people based on their merits without bias, and embraces diversity.

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