Technology Director leading four cross functional Innovation Squads at Elsevier. Driving GenAI and automation adoption to solve real business problems and enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead and support four cross functional Innovation Squads from discovery through adoption
Establish and evolve a practical, enterprise ready approach to innovation in ways of working
Identify, test, and scale solutions that address real business needs
Partner with Product, UX, Technology, STMJ, and Sales teams to ensure alignment and impact
Make pragmatic build, buy, or partner decisions to deliver value efficiently
Translate experiments into repeatable practices that can be embedded into the enterprise SDLC
Ensure innovation activity aligns with architecture, governance, and risk standards
Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders and delivery teams
Define and track success measures focused on adoption and business outcomes
Provide clear, accessible updates and insights to executive stakeholders
Requirements
Experience leading or influencing technology delivery in complex, multi team environments
Working knowledge of modern software delivery approaches (e.g. Spec driven development, end to end SDLC processes, platforms or similar)
Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders
Practical understanding of how GenAI and emerging technologies can support people and workflows
Ability to assess value, risk, and impact beyond the technology itself
Systems thinking, with an understanding of how people, process, technology, and risk connect
Evidence led decision making skills, using data, learning, and experimentation
Comfort working with ambiguity, change, and evolving priorities
Ability to influence and lead change without relying on formal authority
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and accessibly
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