Purpose of Position The Director of Information, Technology and Innovation, provides both operational and strategic leadership for the College's technology infrastructure, enterprise information systems and digital innovation. The role is responsible for aligning technology and digital innovation with institutional strategy, enhancing the student and staff experience, and ensuring secure, resilient, and future-focused information and digital services that support teaching, learning, research, and operations. This senior leadership role will drive institutional digital transformation aligned with strategic objectives, supported by effective IT governance, and will include the strategic adoption of AI and automation, while ensuring the robustness and reliability of day-to-day Networks and IT operations. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is central to ensuring that the College's data, systems, and digital capabilities support NCI's future growth. The role holder will lead a high-performing team of IT professionals, including two senior managers. Effective optimisation of budget, resources, and technology investments is essential aligned with meeting academic, research and operational innovation and decision-making. Key Relationships: President Senior Leadership Team, with a specific focus on Deans and Registrar Professional Support Services including HR, Finance, Library Services, On-line programming and Student Services across the College External Software Vendors and Technology Partners including HEA and QQI. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership of IT Services Provide strategic leadership and oversight of IT services and infrastructure. Lead system performance, resilience, continuity planning and continuous improvement. Envisage and deliver critical data sets for institutional decision making. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Maintain robust digital governance, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, risk mitigation and reporting obligations. Lead institutional approaches to cybersecurity, data protection, and digital risk management, including risks associated with emerging technologies and AI. Digital Leadership & Transformation to enable Strategic Objectives Develop institutional IT Strategy, aligned with academic and operational strategy. Implement enhanced institutional performance through AI, automation and emerging technologies. Envisage and align digital investment, innovation, and risk within budgets. Teaching, Learning & Student Experience Plan and execute innovation in technology-enhanced learning in line with academic and student needs. Enhance student engagement and experience through the student digital journey. Change Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead complex organisational change associated with digital transformation. Foster collaboration throughout the institution to champion innovation and digital adoption. Vendor, Investment & Resource Management Lead technology investment planning, budgeting, and business case development to ensure value-driven technology delivery. Manage vendor partnerships, procurement, and contract oversight. Leadership & Team Development Lead, develop, and inspire IT team to build institutional digital capability. Promote a culture of innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement through professional development and talent management. Person Specification: Significant senior leadership experience within a higher education or complex organisational environment. Demonstrated success leading institution-wide digital transformation and systems optimisation initiatives. Strong expertise in enterprise systems, governance frameworks, and technology-enabled process improvement. Proven ability to align digital strategy with academic, operational, and institutional priorities. Experience leading organisational change, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional initiatives. Experience managing vendor relationships, procurement processes, and technology investment planning. Strong understanding of digital risk, AI, cybersecurity and compliance. Qualifications Required: Minimum of master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline. Skills & Competencies: Strategic vision and systems-level leadership Digital transformation and organisational change leadership Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills Ability to manage complexity and competing institutional priorities Data-informed decision-making and analytical thinking Governance, risk, and compliance orientation Commercial awareness, budgeting, and investment planning Collaborative leadership and cross-functional partnership building Strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and excellent people management skills Contract: Permanent Salary: Salary: Executive 3 Salary Band €93,182 - €124,863 Annual Leave: 27 days per annum pro rata Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week Candidates must have a valid work permit to work in Ireland Application process: To apply, please visit NCI Recruitment end dates for applications are 28th of April 2026 Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned the Director of Information, Technology and Innovation are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College. The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001. The Importance of Confidentiality We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.