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The Senior Manager of IT – Acquisitions will be responsible for designing and delivering IT solutions that support the seamless onboarding and integration of newly acquired entities. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and collaborate across multiple business and technology functions to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term
Location Flexibility: Cork, Dublin, or Belfast
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-End IT Delivery: Oversee the full lifecycle of IT solutions for acquisitions—from strategy and planning through to implementation, support, and continuous improvement.
* Programme Management: Develop detailed delivery plans in collaboration with Project Managers, ensuring timely execution, effective risk management, and alignment with scope and budget.
* Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing IT team in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
* Strategic Business Alignment: Serve as a key IT advisor to acquisition and senior business leadership, ensuring technology solutions support strategic priorities and deliver measurable value.
* Stakeholder Management: Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that IT services meet evolving business requirements.
* Budget and Resource Oversight: Manage departmental budgets and resource planning to drive cost-effective and sustainable technology investments.
* Standardisation and Governance: Work with senior IT leadership to establish a service catalogue, define SLAs, and embed security and compliance into the acquisitions platform.
Candidate Profile
* Degree in Information Technology or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 10 years’ experience across multiple IT functions, with a proven track record in delivering transformation projects.
* Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing large-scale IT programmes.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams and to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across business and IT domains.
* Expertise in translating complex business requirements into practical, scalable IT solutions.
* Experience managing third-party vendors and hybrid teams.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience in the retail or wholesale industry.
* Familiarity with ERP platforms, particularly Microsoft Business Central.
* Background in business partnering and a strong understanding of customer-centric technology delivery.
What This Opportunity Offers
* Leadership Impact: Influence and lead key transformation initiatives within a high-growth organisation.
* Professional Growth: A challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
* Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and purpose-driven team working toward shared success.
* Technology Focus: Contribute to the development of innovative IT solutions that shape the future of the organisation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Technology, Information and Media
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