Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology Manager
**Hybrid - Dublin or Kilkenny
Permanent
Circa 90-110k per annum**
We are seeking an experienced and strategic
Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology CoE Manager
to lead our Centre of Excellence for enterprise applications across Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality & Compliance.
Reporting to the Head of IT, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping and delivering a modern, scalable, and compliant application landscape that enables operational excellence and business growth.
The Role
You will own the strategy, governance, and performance of critical mid-office applications, driving innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain environments.
This is a leadership role combining
strategic vision
,
hands-on technical insight
, and
strong stakeholder engagement
.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and deliver the roadmap for mid-office and O2C applications aligned to business strategy
* Partner with senior stakeholders to identify digital transformation and process optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end value chain
Application Ownership & Governance
* Own the full lifecycle of applications supporting Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Compliance, and
Order to Cash
* Establish robust governance, documentation, and change control practices
* Manage strategic vendors and technology partners
People & Stakeholder Leadership
* Lead and develop a cross-functional team of analysts
* Act as the primary bridge between IT and business functions, including Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
* Drive best practices, standardisation, and platform reuse
* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where they add value
Operational Excellence & Risk
* Ensure reliable support, maintenance, and continuous enhancement
* Monitor performance, KPIs, and platform adoption across O2C and operational systems
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, GDPR, and relevant regulatory standards
Project & Benefits Delivery
* Provide oversight on solution design, integration, and delivery
* Support project planning, resourcing, and on-time, on-budget execution
* Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes
About You
You are a confident technology leader with deep experience in
manufacturing and supply chain systems
, and a strong understanding of
Order to Cash
processes.
You bring:
* A degree in IT, Business Systems, or a related discipline
* 5+ years' experience
managing enterprise applications in manufacturing or agri-food environments
* Proven Order to Cash (O2C) experience
, including order management, fulfilment, billing, and integration with finance
* Strong understanding of mid-office systems and end-to-end process integration
* Hands-on experience with
SAP S/4HANA
,
MES
,
LIMS
, and related platforms
* Demonstrated success leading teams and managing external vendors
* A strategic mindset with strong technical credibility
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
* Experience in agri-food or cooperative environments
* Knowledge of ISO, GMP, HACCP, and regulated manufacturing frameworks
* Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes
* Familiarity with data privacy, compliance, and risk management
Desired Skills and Experience
Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology Manager
Hybrid - Dublin or Kilkenny
Permanent
Circa 90-110k per annum
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology CoE Manager to lead our Centre of Excellence for enterprise applications across Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality & Compliance.
Reporting to the Head of IT, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping and delivering a modern, scalable, and compliant application landscape that enables operational excellence and business growth.
The Role
You will own the strategy, governance, and performance of critical mid-office applications, driving innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain environments.
This is a leadership role combining strategic vision, hands-on technical insight, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and deliver the roadmap for mid-office and O2C applications aligned to business strategy
Partner with senior stakeholders to identify digital transformation and process optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end value chain
Application Ownership & Governance
Own the full lifecycle of applications supporting Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Compliance, and Order to Cash
Establish robust governance, documentation, and change control practices
Manage strategic vendors and technology partners
People & Stakeholder Leadership
Lead and develop a cross-functional team of analysts
Act as the primary bridge between IT and business functions, including Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Drive best practices, standardisation, and platform reuse
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where they add value
Operational Excellence & Risk
Ensure reliable support, maintenance, and continuous enhancement
Monitor performance, KPIs, and platform adoption across O2C and operational systems
Ensure compliance with internal policies, GDPR, and relevant regulatory standards
Project & Benefits Delivery
Provide oversight on solution design, integration, and delivery
Support project planning, resourcing, and on-time, on-budget execution
Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes
About You
You are a confident technology leader with deep experience in manufacturing and supply chain systems, and a strong understanding of Order to Cash processes.
You bring:
A degree in IT, Business Systems, or a related discipline
5+ years' experience managing enterprise applications in manufacturing or agri-food environments
Proven Order to Cash (O2C) experience, including order management, fulfilment, billing, and integration with finance
Strong understanding of mid-office systems and end-to-end process integration
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, MES, LIMS, and related platforms
Demonstrated success leading teams and managing external vendors
A strategic mindset with strong technical credibility
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills