Head of Technology

RSM is a professional services firm focused on digital transformation, operations, cybersecurity, and data-driven solutions.

The role will focus on internal transformation across all departments and service lines as well as support the development of technology-enabled client solutions and advisory services. The successful candidate must be capable of driving organization-wide change, aligning technology with business objectives, improving operational efficiency and quality, strengthening cybersecurity, and building scalable digital platforms and repeatable models.

1. Develop enterprise architecture and systems integration strategy
2. Assess current systems and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and duplication
3. Lead vendor selection, implementation, and technology partnerships
4. Manage technology budgets and investment priorities
5. Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks for technology performance
6. Oversee cloud infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support functions
7. Introduce automation, AI, and workflow optimization initiatives
8. Develop policies for IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital operations
9. Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness
10. Present regular technology updates to leadership and the Governance team

1. Minimum 7 years of progressive technology leadership experience
2. At least 3 years experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation
3. Experience integrating multiple business systems and platforms
4. Strong understanding of professional services environments such as Audit, Consulting, Financial services, Accounting firms or Legal or advisory firms
5. Experience implementing ERP, workflow, analytics, or enterprise collaboration platforms
6. Strong cybersecurity and information governance experience
7. Experience leading organizational change and user adoption initiatives
8. Experience managing technology budgets and external vendors
9. Experience with audit technologies and data analytics tools
10. Experience implementing AI and automation solutions
11. Regional or international exposure
12. Experience building client-facing technology services
13. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
14. Master’s Degree (MBA, Technology Management, Data Analytics, or similar) is preferred
15. One or more of the following certifications is preferred: PMP, Prince 2, ITIL, CISSP, CISA, TOGAF, Cloud Certifications (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), Data analytics or AI-related certifications
16. Strategic thinking
17. Strong leadership presence
18. Change management capability
19. Excellent communication and stakeholder management
20. Commercial and operational awareness
21. Innovation mindset
22. Strong project execution skills
23. Ability to influence senior leadership
24. Problem-solving and analytical thinking
25. Ability to simplify complex technology concepts for non-technical teams