A global industrial technology company is seeking an experienced
IT Director
to build and lead its standalone IT organisation. This is a high-impact role focused on infrastructure, ERP implementation, and strategic technology enablement across international operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the implementation of a new ERP system.
* Oversee infrastructure, system administration, and application support across global sites.
* Drive continuous improvement of IT practices aligned with business needs and technological advancements.
* Take a hands-on role in network administration, server maintenance, and user support.
* Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and service delivery.
* Advise senior leadership on technology strategy and enablement.
* Ensure compliance with IT policies, standards, and security protocols.
* Lead upgrades of Microsoft products (Outlook, Teams, etc.).
* Partner with corporate IT teams on enterprise rollouts, security deployments, and patching.
* Lead local security initiatives to mitigate risk.
* Develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
* Oversee asset management and deployment of IT equipment.
* Coach and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ethical leadership.
Qualifications:
* 15+ years of progressive IT experience in a multi-location manufacturing environment.
* 4+ years in a leadership role with senior executive engagement.
* Experience with international data security and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
* Proven track record in software development and implementation.
* Deep expertise in systems, networks, databases, and security.
* Advanced experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Salesforce.
* Strong knowledge of reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Data Lake).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Results-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
* Willingness to travel as needed.
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field required.
* MBA preferred.
* Technical certifications a plus (e.g., ITIL, PMP, CISSP, CITM, CTO).
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