Head of IT Lead
In this newly created role, you have the opportunity to take charge of a team of 7 and play a key role in selecting and implementing suitable technologies to drive real change within an organization.
You will be responsible for devising the IT strategy and ensuring that all infrastructure and systems necessary to support its operations, as well as managing the IT teams across Ireland and the UK. You must have a successful track record in leading IT teams and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class IT services. Experience in managing, implementing, and delivering ERP projects would be a key focus.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting objectives and strategies for the IT department.
- Selecting and implementing suitable technologies to improve business operations using public cloud, private cloud or on-premise solutions as appropriate.
- Ensuring the security of the entire information stack including hosting, network, servers, and storage, backup, end-user devices, and applications.
- Selecting and managing appropriate IT suppliers and partners.
- Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all backup and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
- Overseeing the IT technological infrastructure in the organization and ensuring optimal performance.
- Planning the implementation of new solutions and providing guidance to the IT team and managed service partners and other staff within the organization.
- Preparing annual budgets for the IT department including budgeting purchases of IT equipment and software.
- Monitoring changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain a competitive advantage.
- Analyzing the costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise the board on suggested actions.
Experience and skills required:
- Proven experience as a Head of IT or similar managerial role.
- Excellent knowledge of infrastructure, security, and ERP.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
- Knowledge of IT hardware and software and cloud solutions and the ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations.
- Experience with the implementation of information technology integrations in a large division/company.
- Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- A strong strategic and business mindset.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
This is an exciting challenge that awaits with an opportunity to drive real change within an international growing business.