Head of Technology, Global Partnerships

Studios Technology

Full time / Permanent 

Hiring Range:  £100,000 - £120,000

Office location: White City, London

Hybrid working - At least 3 days per week in the London office 

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. 

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

ITV Studios is one of the biggest global creators, producers and distributors of TV content in the world.

Growing our UK and global production base is central to our More than TV strategy. We are the largest producer in the UK, one of the largest producers in Europe and one of the largest independent unscripted producers in the US. ITV Studios’ UK division includes 27

production labels, creating and producing a diverse range of scripted and unscripted content for a wide range of broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Within ITV Studios is our Global Partnerships function, which further adds to our creative and financial success by developing international hit formats and distributing our 90,000+ active catalogue hours of film and television content to buyers such as broadcasters, streaming platforms, airlines and many more. As we continue to grow, providing these development, sales and distribution teams with the right tools to succeed in a competitive environment is critical to

powering that future value. Working hand in hand with our business teams, ITV Technology is a key enabler that helps to unlock our creativity, allowing us to make, distribute and monetise the best programmes in the UK and across the world. From the transformation of ITV’s internal systems to how we make programmes and deliver content to buyers, digital transformation and innovation is at the heart of our future at ITV.

The role

Reporting to the Director of Technology, ITV Studios, and GP senior business leadership you will provide technology leadership across the Global Partnerships business. This will include ownership of Roadmap Delivery, Products, Projects and Operational services while delivering exceptional service through creation and management of a high performing team of technologists.

The role will be seen as a primary technology leader working closely with all business stakeholders across ITV, key suppliers (internal and external) and all technology teams interacting within the domain of control.

The role will be the overall Technology Product Owner for GP business solutions and will own or share budgetary responsibility with key business stakeholders.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Experience working in Media / Entertainment sector in similar or comparable role
• Experience of Global Producer / Distributor / Publisher business and the enabling solutions/services that cover end-to-end business. Including but not limited to:

·       Content Sales & Licensing / Rights Management / Customer

·       Relationship Management (CRM) / Contracts Mgmt /

·       Catalogue Mgmt / Supply Chain / Finance and Royalties

• Specific knowledge and experience in working with Salesforce, Rightsline, Oracle Fusion, or similar
• Extensive experience managing and delivering technology applications and application based services to business users
• Proven track record of working in complex systems environments with combination of internal technology teams (direct and matrix), significant use of 3rd Party SaaS and outsourced suppliers/partners
• Experience in at least 1 transformation project involving the development / implementation / replacement / major upgrade of core system(s) relevant to specific domain area
• Demonstrable experience of managing or delivering technology based business change and transformation
• Experience of delivering transition from legacy inhouse built core applications to SaaS / CoTs
• Technology strategy and roadmap creation (at least as major contributor)
• Mid-Senior Level Management role held with similar profile of responsibilities
• Proven track record of building a high performing cross-functional technology team

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Business focussed with a sound understanding of technology systems and processes.
• Excellent communicator, able to effectively manage stakeholder relationships at all levels with the ability to talk the language of the technology and business teams.
• Experienced working in matrix management structure and with matrixed/shared resources.
• Excellent prioritisation skills as demand for changes to the systems will always outstrip the capacity to implement changes.
• Good strategic thinking and understanding of the role technology can play in domain
• Proactive and motivating team leader able to form and inspire a high performing team.

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

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* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it. 

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
  

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Closing date:  22^nd January 2025