Head of Information TechnologyCollins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland (Hybrid)Company OverviewOur client is a highly successful, manufacturing enterprise headquartered in Sligo. With a massive, diverse operational footprint, encompassing numerous industries, they’re a cornerstone of the regional economy. To support their next phase of digital transformation, they are seeking a high‑calibre Head of IT to lead their technology strategy and drive enterprise‑wide transformation.Role PurposeThe Head of IT will hold ultimate accountability for the Group’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and business (ERP) systems. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a blend of strategic vision and hands‑on execution. The successful candidate will lead a talented team of technical specialists to maintain high‑availability operations across all sites, while simultaneously steering a business‑critical, full‑lifecycle rollout of Microsoft Dynamics.Key Responsibilities1. ERP Transformation & Business Systems (MS Dynamics)Program Leadership: Act as the ultimate project champion and steering lead for the ongoing Microsoft Dynamics rollout across the entire ecosystem.Development & Analysis: Direct the activities of the ERP Programmers and Business Systems Analysts to ensure system customisations, integrations, and data migrations are executed seamlessly.Process Optimisation: Partner with business unit leaders to map legacy workflows to MS Dynamics, driving standardisation, data integrity, and cross‑functional efficiency.2. Cybersecurity, Risk & GovernanceSecurity Posture: Take full ownership of the Group’s cybersecurity strategy, protecting sensitive commercial, financial, and customer data across a highly distributed network.Threat Mitigation: Implement robust identity management, endpoint security, backup protocols, and incident response frameworks to minimise vulnerability to ransomware and breaches.Compliance: Ensure IT practices align with GDPR and relevant statutory frameworks, reporting risk profiles directly to the CFO.3. Infrastructure & Multi‑Site OperationsHigh Availability: Ensure 24/7/365 connectivity and operational uptime for their business units and different sites.Infrastructure Lifecycle: Manage cloud, hybrid, and on‑premise infrastructure networks, guiding the Infrastructure Specialists on hardware/software lifecycles and vendor management.4. Leadership & Financial ManagementPeople & Culture: Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture across infrastructure, analysis, and development disciplines.Financial Alignment: Work hand‑in‑hand with the CFO to manage the IT budget (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring clear ROI on technology investments and accurate forecasting for the Dynamics rollout.Candidate Profile & RequirementsExperience: Minimum 5+ years in a senior IT leadership role (IT Manager, Head of IT, IT Director) within a multi‑site environment.ERP Expertise: Proven track record of successfully delivering or heavily steering a large‑scale ERP rollout. Direct experience with Microsoft Dynamics is highly advantageous.Technical Breadth: Strong foundational knowledge spanning distributed network infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and software development lifecycles.Stakeholder Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into commercial language for the CFO and executive board.Location: Based in or willing to commute to Sligo to ensure a strong visible leadership presence across key regional sites.
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