Games Workshop seeks IT leader to summon the legions in epic saga battling the forces of ERP
Games Workshop is seeking a fixed-term head of IT to oversee its global technology strategy and customer-facing digital platforms. The new leader will be responsible for managing the company's core IT estate, information security, and major systems change initiatives. This role is critical as the company continues to navigate a prolonged and costly overhaul of its ERP and supply chain management systems.
- ▪The head of IT position is a fixed-term contract reporting to the Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for global IT and customer technology.
- ▪Games Workshop is currently in the midst of ERP and supply chain system overhauls that have faced significant delays and budget overruns since 2020.
- ▪The company's latest annual report indicates that its main financial system still relies on legacy ERP applications with identified control deficiencies.
- ▪Responsibility for delivering IT has shifted to the operational manufacturing and supply chain director under the COO to better align internal departments.
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