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 acquisitionsfrom 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. Desirable Experience: 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.