Interim Innovation Technology Director

Interim Innovation Technology Director
Birmingham | 3 days per week onsite | £700-£800 per day (Inside IR35) | High profile transformation programme
An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced technology leader to drive innovation and transformation within a large, international professional services organisation. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping technology strategy, accelerating AI adoption, modernising enterprise platforms, and delivering measurable business value across a complex global environment. Joining at a critical stage of the organisation's transformation journey, you will work closely with senior technology and business leaders to evolve technology capabilities, enhance service delivery, and ensure emerging technologies are translated into practical, scalable business solutions.
About the organisation
Our client is a leading international professional services business with a significant investment programme focused on technology modernisation, data transformation, and AI enabled innovation. The organisation operates across multiple regions and is committed to delivering exceptional experiences for both its people and clients.
Why join

• Lead a major enterprise wide technology transformation programme
• Influence technology strategy at executive leadership level
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI and legal technology solutions
• Shape the future technology operating model within a complex global organisation

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a modern technology operating model
• Drive the adoption of generative AI and agentic AI solutions across business and client services
• Oversee the strategy, optimisation, and evolution of enterprise technology platforms, including Case and Matter Management systems
• Partner with data leaders to deliver enterprise data transformation initiatives and AI readiness programmes
• Lead technology delivery functions including engineering, quality assurance, solution design, deployment, and business partnering
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across international business units
• Evaluate emerging legal technology solutions and take successful innovations through enterprise wide adoption
• Establish effective delivery frameworks, supplier partnerships, and resource models to improve quality, speed, and commercial performance

Requirements

• Significant experience in senior technology leadership roles within large, complex organisations
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide technology transformation and operating model change
• Strong experience implementing AI enabled solutions, including generative AI and agentic AI technologies
• Experience leading engineering, technology solutions, service delivery, and quality assurance teams
• Demonstrable success managing senior stakeholders and influencing executive leadership teams
• Strong commercial understanding of managed services, outsourcing, and hybrid delivery models
• Background working within professional services, legal technology, or highly regulated environments

Desirable experience

• Experience with legal AI platforms, AI workspaces, or intelligent automation technologies
• Knowledge of Case and Matter Management platforms, including vendor selection and implementation
• Experience leading enterprise data strategy and data transformation programmes
• Exposure to international, multi-region technology environments

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our client is an equal opportunities employer.
At Xpertise, we keep things human. Your application will always be reviewed by a real person. We do not rely on AI or automated screening tools. Every candidate receives fair, considered attention from our team.
Right to work in the UK is required for this role.