Director of Technology & Digital

A new role to the WRU, the Director of Technology & Digital will lead the strategic vision, architecture, delivery and operational management of the technology estate.

This role will bring together all technology capabilities into a single horizontal function for the business, with the aim of driving common efficiencies, clearly defined tool sets and centralised budget management of technology spend.

This role is accountable for technology infrastructure (Microsoft, Apple, Google platforms), stadium technology, workplace technologies, automation, cybersecurity that enable data and insight capabilities.

This role is both strategic (setting direction, innovation, alignment) and operational (ensuring reliable, secure, scalable technology operations), leading a significant transition in technology operational model.

Closing Date: 9th June 2026

Salary: Competitive

Application: Submit your CV and Cover Letter via email to

• Strong experience in a technology leadership role: experience in a complex organisation; ideally with experience in sports, events, or large‑scale operations.
• A track record of delivering technology strategy and transformation: aligned with organisational goals, within budget, risk and timescales.
• Experience of managing multi‑discipline teams: IT operations, infrastructure, digital, data, cybersecurity.
• Experience of digital transformation, automation, data & analytics, cloud migration.
• Proven experience with mixed‑vendor estates.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic execution mindset: able to translate big vision into operational plans and lead rollout.
• High accountability and results‑orientation: delivers on commitments, disciplined follow‑through, high‑standards.
• Collaborative and inclusive leader: builds strong teams, fosters digital skills, encourages innovation.
• Resilient and agile: thrives in transformational and fast‑moving environments, responds effectively to change and event‑driven demands.
• Integrity and security mindset: fosters a culture of trust, protects digital/domain integrity of the organisation.
• Customer, sponsor and fan‑centric: technology solutions designed to enable better athlete, fan, sponsor and club experiences.
• Strong financial acumen: managing technology budgets, making business cases for technology investments, vendor contracting.
• Excellent communication skills: able to bridge technical and business audiences including present to executive leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills: ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, business functions, and external partners.
• Broad understanding of enterprise technology architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, cloud/hybrid, security).
• Strong ability to manage and develop the ecosystem of cybersecurity, risk management, data governance and regulatory compliance.
• Deep understanding of current and evolving technology stacks, IT Operating Models and Technology Service Delivery.

Technology Strategy & Architecture

• Define and own the 3‑5 year Technology & Digital Strategy aligned with the overall strategy and transformation agenda of the WRU.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture covering business services and aligned infrastructure (on‑premise/cloud/hybrid), applications, data, security and integration across Microsoft, Apple and Google ecosystems.
• Define the manage the appropriate architectures, and their integrations between the Microsoft, Apple and Google technology stacks.
• Leverage AI/GenAI/Machine Learning for the purpose of giving the WRU a competitive advantage. Foster safe AI use which enables the ability to move quickly for the needs and wants of the business.
• Horizon‑scan emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, edge, AI/ML, immersive fan technologies) and lead innovation initiatives for the benefit of maximising the value of implemented technologies.

Technology Operations & Infrastructure

• Implement a new technology operating model within the business, driving change, stakeholder engagement and standards that reflect a positive view of technology across WRU.
• Oversee all technology operations: including stadium IT infrastructure, remote access/workforce devices, network services,…