Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology Manager**Hybrid - Dublin or KilkennyPermanentCirca 90-110k per annum**We are seeking an experienced and strategicSupply Chain & Manufacturing Technology CoE Managerto 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 RoleYou 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 combiningstrategic vision,hands-on technical insight, andstrong stakeholder engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipDefine and deliver the roadmap for mid-office and O2C applications aligned to business strategyPartner with senior stakeholders to identify digital transformation and process optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end value chainApplication Ownership & GovernanceOwn the full lifecycle of applications supporting Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Compliance, and Order to CashEstablish robust governance, documentation, and change control practicesManage strategic vendors and technology partnersPeople & Stakeholder LeadershipLead and develop a cross-functional team of analystsAct as the primary bridge between IT and business functions, including Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and FinanceInnovation & Continuous ImprovementDrive best practices, standardisation, and platform reuseEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where they add valueOperational Excellence & RiskEnsure reliable support, maintenance, and continuous enhancementMonitor performance, KPIs, and platform adoption across O2C and operational systemsEnsure compliance with internal policies, GDPR, and relevant regulatory standardsProject & Benefits DeliveryProvide oversight on solution design, integration, and deliverySupport project planning, resourcing, and on-time, on-budget executionEnsure technology investments deliver measurable business outcomesAbout YouYou are a confident technology leader with deep experience inmanufacturing and supply chain systems, and a strong understanding ofOrder to Cashprocesses.You bring:A degree in IT, Business Systems, or a related discipline5+ years' experience managing enterprise applications in manufacturing or agri-food environmentsProven Order to Cash (O2C) experience, including order management, fulfilment, billing, and integration with financeStrong understanding of mid-office systems and end-to-end process integrationHands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, MES, LIMS, and related platformsDemonstrated success leading teams and managing external vendorsA strategic mindset with strong technical credibilityExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsDesirable:Experience in agri-food or cooperative environmentsKnowledge of ISO, GMP, HACCP, and regulated manufacturing frameworksExposure to large-scale digital transformation programmesFamiliarity with data privacy, compliance, and risk managementDesired Skills and ExperienceSupply Chain & Manufacturing Technology ManagerHybrid - Dublin or KilkennyPermanentCirca 90-110k per annumWe 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 RoleYou 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipDefine and deliver the roadmap for mid-office and O2C applications aligned to business strategyPartner with senior stakeholders to identify digital transformation and process optimisation opportunities across the end-to-end value chainApplication Ownership & GovernanceOwn the full lifecycle of applications supporting Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Compliance, and Order to CashEstablish robust governance, documentation, and change control practicesManage strategic vendors and technology partnersPeople & Stakeholder LeadershipLead and develop a cross-functional team of analystsAct as the primary bridge between IT and business functions, including Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and FinanceInnovation & Continuous ImprovementDrive best practices, standardisation, and platform reuseEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where they add valueOperational Excellence & RiskEnsure reliable support, maintenance, and continuous enhancementMonitor performance, KPIs, and platform adoption across O2C and operational systemsEnsure compliance with internal policies, GDPR, and relevant regulatory standardsProject & Benefits DeliveryProvide oversight on solution design, integration, and deliverySupport project planning, resourcing, and on-time, on-budget executionEnsure technology investments deliver measurable business outcomesAbout YouYou 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 discipline5+ years' experience managing enterprise applications in manufacturing or agri-food environmentsProven Order to Cash (O2C) experience, including order management, fulfilment, billing, and integration with financeStrong understanding of mid-office systems and end-to-end process integrationHands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, MES, LIMS, and related platformsDemonstrated success leading teams and managing external vendorsA strategic mindset with strong technical credibilityExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills