Technical Implementation Lead

Salary: £66,000 - 106,000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in system implementation, upgrade management, and release processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Azure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale technical projects.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle and release management protocols.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to foresee and troubleshoot potential issues.
• Proficiency in English; French proficiency would be beneficial.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and user experience.
• Self-driven with a passion for technological innovation.
• Exceptional communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, inspire, and manage a team of diverse technical professionals.
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for system upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Prioritize upgrades based on business needs, system vulnerabilities, and technological advancements.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of system upgrades, from planning to post-implementation review.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure upgrades are in line with technical and business requirements.
• Establish protocols to test new upgrades in controlled environments before full-scale implementation.
• Lead the team in effective release management, ensuring timely, efficient, and error-free releases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all implementation-related queries and issues.
• Review post-implementation feedback and make necessary adjustments to future upgrades.
• Foster strong relationships with software providers, system vendors, and consultancy firms.
• Ensure third-party solutions and upgrades are aligned with our technical requirements and standards.
• Review system performance, user feedback, and team inputs to continuously improve implementation practices.
• Ensure thorough documentation of every system upgrade, outlining processes, challenges, solutions, and outcomes.
• Lead and mentor the team, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage release processes.
• Collaborate closely with other department leads to ensure integrated and cohesive system upgrades.
• Share insights and gather feedback from teams to refine the implementation process.
• Regularly update business stakeholders on upcoming upgrades, potential system downtimes, and expected improvements.
• Translate technical jargon into understandable terms for non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business units, ensuring system upgrades align with their operational needs.

Technologies:

• Azure
• Business Intelligence
• Cloud
• Support
• Architect
• DevOps

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We are JCDecaux UK, an evolving company focused on introducing technological advancements seamlessly to support ongoing business operations and strategic growth. We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and a positive employee experience. We are One Team, customer first, committed to Test & Learn, and choose to care by doing the right thing, the right way. We value colleagues and aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong, and be their authentic selves. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and offer flexibility in how our colleagues work. The role is based in London - Paddington and is full time, reporting to the Technical Solutions Director and working across our Technical Solutions department alongside Enterprise & Solution Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Services, developers, external consultants, and a team of Legacy Application Support Consultants and Implementation Analysts.

last updated 35 week of 2026