Fixed term Contract, (6-9 month duration)
Role Purpose
The Head of IT & Digital Transformation will provide strategic and operational leadership for IMI’s information technology and digital capabilities, ensuring that technology effectively enables IMI’s mission as Ireland’s leading executive education and professional development institution.
This is a hands‑on senior leadership role, responsible for the reliability, security and evolution of IMI’s IT services, while also driving digital transformation, process automation, data maturity and innovation across learning delivery, client engagement and internal operations.
The role balances day‑to‑day IT operations excellence with longer‑term digital strategy, governance, cybersecurity and change leadership.
About us
Leadership. It’s more than a job – it’s a mindset. It’s the capacity to inspire, empower and create new possibilities.
IMI’s mission, and passion, is to equip leaders to build the future. We are world‑class specialists in enabling and inspiring leadership performance. We challenge and support leaders to fulfil their ambition – unlocking their potential and giving them the skills to deliver exceptional performance.
We’ve been shaping world‑class executives for over seventy years. Founded by business leaders, for business leaders, we deliver intensively practical executive education that works in the real world. Our unique global rankings are a testament to our impact.
Any day spent at IMI challenges assumptions, deepens perspective and amplifies ability to lead. Do you have what it takes to work with IMI? Join us on our mission to equip leaders to build the future, and you will shape the future of leadership in Ireland.
Responsibilities
Develop, own and deliver IMI’s IT & Digital Transformation Strategy, aligned with IMI’s organisational strategy and growth objectives.
Lead the modernisation of systems, platforms and processes, including learning technologies, enterprise applications and collaboration tools.
Identify, evaluate and implement digital solutions that enhance organisational performance.
Champion innovation, automation and data‑driven decision‑making across the organisation.
Act as a trusted technology advisor to the Executive Team and senior stakeholders.
Key Performance Indicators:
Security incident frequency and severity
Patch and vulnerability remediation timelines
Backup success and recovery test results
Adoption and utilisation of digital tools
Process automation and efficiency gains
Reduction in manual work and rework
Stakeholder satisfaction with digital services
Budget variance and cost optimisation
ROI on technology investments
This role is based at IMI’s headquarters in Dublin. Travel within Ireland and, occasionally, internationally is required to attend meetings, conferences and client engagements.
Qualifications
Experience leading teams and managing significant workloads in a dynamic environment.
Experience with digital change management and organisational transformation.
Pragmatic, resilient and outcomes‑focused.
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