Director of IT Cost Optimisation

We are seeking a Director of IT Cost Optimisation to lead high-impact technology optimisation programmes across global, private equity-backed businesses. This senior role combines deep technical and commercial expertise with the ability to design and deliver measurable EBITDA improvements at pace.

Working for a high-growth organisation, it is imperative that you have recent and in-depth prior experience of working in a private equity-backed environment, or with top-tier consulting firms known for performance improvement.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced IT transformation and Procurement/Cost Optimisation leader to shape cost optimisation strategy, deliver material value, and build scalable procurement capability across diverse organisations.

Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end IT cost-out programmes , driving savings across infrastructure, ERP platforms, software licensing, managed services, and telecom. Oversee IT procurement strategy and vendor selection, including contract audits, negotiations, and supplier rationalisation. Design and implement repeatable procurement playbooks, frameworks, and value tracking models to standardise best practice across m...