Overview
* Ireland’s Leading Sports Retailer: A proudly Irish-owned company redefining sports retail with innovation and unforgettable customer experiences.
* Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as the #1 sports retailer on the Sunday Independent’s Best Employers list in both 2023 and 2024, committed to diversity and inclusion.
* Dynamic Environment: With 42 stores, a thriving eCommerce business, and a passionate team of over 500, delivering the best from the world’s top sports brands every day
About Your New Job
* IT Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute an IT strategy and roadmap that aligns with the business’s long-term objectives. Advise on future technology needs and manage the implementation of new hardware and software.
* Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
* Budget and Financial Management: Oversee the IT budget, manage vendor relationships, and handle procurement for hardware, software, and services.
* Operations and Infrastructure: Ensure the day-to-day operational efficiency of all IT systems, including infrastructure, networks, integrations, and applications. Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
* Security and Compliance: Establish and enforce security policies, manage cybersecurity threats, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
* Project Management: Lead and deliver IT projects, customizations, and releases from scoping to implementation.
* Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to ensure IT solutions support business needs.
* Data and B.I.: Support the business’s B.I. needs encompassing data integrity, dashboard/reporting strategy including training and development.
What Skills You Need
* Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
* Experience: Proven experience in IT leadership and management, with a minimum of 5 years in a technical management role.
* Technical Skills: Broad technical knowledge of infrastructure, enterprise systems, integrations, cybersecurity, and data management.
* Strong background in large-scale, high-risk transformation projects with significant business impact.
* Experience in retail or hospitality, ideally omnichannel or high-street fashion retail.
* Deep familiarity with Microsoft ecosystems (Dynamics 365, Power BI, AI/Copilot).
* Leadership: Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
* Business Acumen: Ability to translate business goals into IT strategy and manage budgets effectively.
* Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
* Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for troubleshooting and strategic planning.
* Vendor Management: Experience negotiating with and managing relationships with IT suppliers and contractors.
What’s on Offer
* Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* Inclusive Culture: Be part of a vibrant, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Eoin Langdon on +353 1 4744613. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Information Technology
* Retail and Technology, Information and Media
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