Head of IS Commercial Management

Job Title: Head of IS Commercial Management

Salary: Highly competitive package incl. car allowance & bonus

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Overview
We’re pleased to be partnering with a major electricity distribution operator, who are looking for a Head of IS Commercial Management to oversee OPEX and CAPEX budgets,  collaborating with Finance and IS senior management. Responsibilities include budget tracking, controlling, reporting, and supplier management, ensuring performance and compliance.

The position will support the CIO in strategic development, focusing on technology-driven opportunities to enhance business performance and achieve targeted outcomes, including regulatory alignment and efficiency improvements

Key responsibilities

• Manage annual CAPEX investment ensuring governance, control, benefit achievement, and stakeholder engagement with a target of 93% customer satisfaction for projects delivered.
• Oversee a commercial strategy for the IT contract portfolio covering managed services, hardware, software, and cloud services, including establishing Finance and DevOps capability.
• Shape IT and business strategy alongside the CIO, ensuring compliance, commercial rigor, and adherence to governance.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers and contractors.
• Lead and engage a team, managing broader matrix resources as needed.

Candidate overview

• Proven experience in delivering impactful business and technology projects.
• Skilled in strategic technology investment, relationship building, and driving commercial performance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and financial management skills.
• Broad understanding of traditional and contemporary digital technologies.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and facilitation skills with a results-driven approach.
• Leadership experience, including coaching and team-building.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

For further information please contact Jack Dawkins at Morson Talent - (url removed)