SAP Supply Chain & Manufacturing Technology Manager
Hybrid – Dublin or Kilkenny, Permanent. Salary: 90–120k per annum.
Overview
Reporting to the Head of IT, this role will lead the Center of Excellence for applications across core business domains including Operations, Supply Chain and Quality & Compliance, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Manager will drive innovation, standardisation, and governance across application landscapes, enabling Tirlan to deliver high‑performing, scalable, and compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute the roadmap for mid‑office applications, aligned with Tirlan’s business strategy.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation and process optimisation.
Application Ownership & Governance
Oversee lifecycle management of key applications supporting Operations, Supply Chain and Quality & Compliance.
Ensure robust governance, documentation, and change control processes.
Manage relationships with external strategic partners and vendors.
Team & Stakeholder Management
Lead a cross‑functional team of analysts.
Act as the primary liaison between IT and relevant business functions.
Promote best practices, standardisation, and reuse across application platforms.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Promote best practices and reuse of solutions.
Recommend emerging technologies for adoption where appropriate.
Operational Excellence
Ensure robust support, maintenance, and enhancement processes.
Monitor and report on platform performance, usage, and KPIs.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure platforms comply with internal policies, GDPR, and other regulations.
Manage risk through proactive monitoring, vendor management, and incident response planning.
Project Delivery
Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery of initiatives.
Provide oversight on solution design and integration.
Benefits Realisation
Work with stakeholders to ensure technology investments deliver business benefits.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Systems, or a related field.
Relevant certifications in SAP, HRIS, or digital platforms are desirable.
5+ years of experience in a similar role managing enterprise applications in a manufacturing or agri‑food environment.
Strong understanding of mid‑office functions and their technology requirements.
Experience with SAP S4Hana, MES, LIMS, and other relevant platforms.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage vendor relationships.
Strategic thinker with hands‑on technical capability.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in the agri‑food or cooperative sector is advantageous.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO, GMP, HACCP) and data privacy compliance frameworks is desirable.
Strong team player with a growth mindset.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Project Management
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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