Director, Head of IT

You will have impact and fun at work by:

• Defining and executing Rovio’s IT roadmap for corporate and workplace technology.
• Overseeing IT systems across HR, Finance, and corporate functions to ensure reliability and integration.
• Leading world-class IT services for end-users across Rovio globally.
• Owning Rovio’s enterprise IT security posture and safeguarding critical systems and data.
• Driving a culture of proactive, responsive, and high-quality IT support.
• Mentoring and developing a high-performing IT team.
• Managing IT budgets with transparency and measurable ROI.
• Ensuring alignment with SEGA’s enterprise IT systems and processes.
• Building strong vendor and partner relationships to optimise services.
• Anticipating business needs and adopting new IT solutions that improve efficiency and employee experience.

Experience and skills we are looking for:

• Solid experience in senior IT leadership roles, shaping and executing technology strategies.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor diverse technology teams.
• Expertise in managing IT budgets and demonstrating business value from technology investments.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Broad knowledge across IT domains including enterprise systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and end-user computing.
• Strong awareness of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, SaaS, automation) and their business applications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach with proven ability to align with leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Strong financial planning and procurement expertise within IT.
• A thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements.

It would be nice if you also have the following:

• Experience leading large-scale technology transformation or change management programmes.
• Experience in the gaming or entertainment industry.
• Advanced certifications in project or portfolio management (e.g., PMP, PgMP).