{
  "id": 12156789,
  "title": "Games Workshop seeks IT leader to summon the legions in epic saga battling the forces of ERP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/games-workshop-seeks-it-leader-to-summon-the-legions-in-epic-saga",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Science",
    "slug": "the-register-science",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/10/05/games-workshop-seeks-it-leader-to-summon-the-legions-in-epic-saga-battling-the-forces-of-erp/5301117"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Games Workshop seeks a head of IT to lead the company through its ongoing technological challenges for the next two years. The UK-based retailer and manufacturer of Warhammer figures is looking for someone to take responsibility for the global IT and customer technology capability, under a fixed-term contract. The role includes overseeing the core technology estate, information security, major systems change, and the technology behind customer-facing digital platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to make informed decisions about how technology supports the long-term success of the business. The position requires a deep understanding of the company's current needs and the ability to anticipate future requirements. The retailer is currently undergoing ERP and supply chain management system overhauls, which have faced delays and overruns. The head of IT will also be responsible for advising senior management on technology, security, risk, and investment, and supporting teams to keep significant technology programs moving forward. The Nottingham-based company has been working on these projects for several years, with recent annual reports indicating ongoing challenges and the need to remain cost-conscious.",
  "summary": "Warhammer set in 40,000? Yes, ERP projects can take seem to take that long",
  "key_points": [
    "Games Workshop hires head of IT for two-year fixed-term contract",
    "Oversees global IT, customer tech, information security, major system changes",
    "Advises on technology, security, risk, investment amid ERP and supply chain overhauls"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Register",
        "title": "Games Workshop seeks IT leader to summon the legions in epic saga battling the forces of ERP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/games-workshop-seeks-it-leader-to-summon-the-legions-in-epic-saga-12159176",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}