Richemont Head of IT
- Location
- Milton KeynesEnglandUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont Head of IT in Milton Keynes, UK. Lead technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation across luxury Houses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement IT strategy within assigned scope, ensuring alignment with Group IT strategy and business objectives
- Establish service architectural standards for applications, data, integration, technology, security, and business domains
- Present actionable recommendations to business and IT leaders regarding policies and projects
- Develop and implement strategic plans for significant areas of responsibility, anticipating complex challenges and opportunities
- Optimize resources and assets through tactical planning and efficient allocation
- Provide expert advisory counsel to senior management at business unit and regional levels
- Manage departmental budget plans, development, and delivery
- Propose and develop annual business plans with aligned financial and headcount budgets
- Communicate and implement strategic initiatives across the business area, linking to organizational mission and values
- Identify and manage stakeholders up to management level; lead stakeholder engagement planning
- Manage and report on departmental performance; set and monitor performance objectives for direct reports
- Contribute to organizational structure development through recommendations on reporting lines and roles
- Evaluate staff capabilities, identify development gaps, and implement formal development frameworks
Qualifications
- Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in technology leadership roles within complex or global environments
- Strong background in enterprise architecture, digital platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management
- Solid experience managing large-scale programs, budgets, and distributed teams
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at C-suite level
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- MBA or executive education (preferred)
Skills
Experience
Typically 10 or more years of progressive technology leadership experience within complex, multi-national, or global environments. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale technology programs, distributed teams, and enterprise-level budgets. Proven track record of building cohesive technology strategies and delivering value to business and technology stakeholders.
Education
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field required. MBA or equivalent executive education program preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milton Keynes, England, UK, with easy access to London.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
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