Protection Group International
Head of Technology
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Head of Technology
Senior Technology Leader – Head of Technology
PGI is a global consultancy that helps organisations build digital resilience. We deploy our people to implement solutions for clients or to support their capability development. Our vision is a world resilient to digital threats and online harm—a goal we pursue through collaboration, innovation, and a growing, talented team.
Our clients include some of the most well-known global brands, national governments, and innovative growing businesses. We operate in a fast-growing, mission-critical sector, relevant to nation-states, corporates, universities, and NGOs.
About the Role
The Head of Technology is a core member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You’ll define and deliver long-term technology strategy while driving wider organisational success through digital transformation, innovation, and operational resilience. This is a hands-on, outcome-focused role that will shape PGI’s technological future, ensuring investments scale value while supporting sustainable growth within a robust risk framework.
The Head of Technology:
- Translines strategic vision into technical execution, balancing ambition with measurable ROI.
- Challenges assumptions to ensure cost-efficient, high-impact technology solutions deliver real business value.
- Acts as the principal technology advisor to the SLT, shaping and scaling capability across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight & Leadership
- Provide strategic technology direction to align with SLT objectives, ensuring scalable solutions for business growth.
- Deliver end-to-end technology strategy, balancing operational efficiency with cutting-edge innovation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise technology investments, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and decision-making.
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Programme & Transformation Leadership
- Design and govern technical transformation programmes, ensuring project scope, dependencies, and governance are clear.
- Lead jointly with Programme Success teams to execute major programmes, including oversight of budget, risk, and outcomes.
- Champion emerging technologies (particularly AI solutions) where they provide tangible ROI for client success and transformation.
Risk, Performance & Stakeholder Alignment
- Develop business cases for investments, ensuring clear ROI, risks, and long-term business impact.
- Anticipate future needs and anticipate dependencies, aiding strategic business planning.
- Provide SLT reporting on technology delivery, including metrics on efficiency gains, cost savings, and resilience improvements.
Team Development & Operational Excellence
- Champion a high-performing culture of innovation, where technology serves client and employee success.
- Introduce standard operating frameworks (e.g. ITIL, PRINCE2) to scale operational resilience.
- Own technology budget and procurements, ensuring optimal use of resources.
Client & Organisational Impact
- Drive technology adoption to improve client outcomes and internal processes across geographies.
- Preserve PGI’s reputation for security, innovation, and measurable results.
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Requirements
Essential
- Proven senior leadership experience across technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, or operational delivery.
- Hands-on capability to lead strategic technology initiatives that translate into tangible business results.
- Experience in programme/portfolio management, delivering change in dynamic environments.
- Strong commercial awareness, with a record of developing compelling investment cases against measurable outcomes.
- Professional influence—flexible in collaboration with SLT, technical teams, and external clients.
- Ability to translate technical complexity into clear business narratives for executive stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have
- Certifications in programme management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) or security/ITIL frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2, CISMP).
- Experience in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare, or government) due to client requirements.
About PGI
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PGI operates across 80+ markets with employees speaking 25+ languages. Our global teams drive mission-critical work for diverse industries. We believe:
- A diverse workforce fuels innovation, resilience, and novel problem-solving.
- A fair and inclusive culture cultivates environments where everyone thrives.
Reasonable adjustments are made for candidates on the basis of their individual needs—questions about these should be directed directly to recruitment.
Note: Party Notices
PGI declines speculative agency referrals; recruitment assistance will only initiate via direct approach.
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