Head of IT
A leading organisation in the industrial parts distribution sector is seeking a Head of IT to drive the next phase of its digital and operational transformation. This strategic role is based fully on-site and plays a pivotal part in aligning technology with business growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the IT department to ensure service levels meet business needs and industry standards.
- Communicate directly with senior leadership and stakeholders on all IT matters.
- Liaise across departments to assess needs and implement tailored technological solutions.
- Oversee planning, implementation, and guidance for internal teams and external service providers.
- Ensure seamless operation and integration of Website, ERP, and WMS platforms to support order processing and customer service.
- Manage ICT service delivery to maintain a secure, reliable, and high-performing environment.
- Uphold governance policies related to IT services and project delivery.
- Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with organisational mission and long-term goals.
- Lead vendor procurement and management, negotiate SLAs, and ensure performance standards are met.
- Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
- Oversee all aspects of IT security and disaster recovery planning.
- Control IT budgeting to prioritise expenditure in line with company objectives.
- Deliver infrastructure upgrade and rollout projects using structured project management approaches.
- Contribute to continuous business improvement initiatives through technology.
- Stay current with emerging IT trends that may enhance company performance.
Experience and Skills
- 7+ years in IT management with strong hands-on experience in infrastructure, networking, and applications support.
- Demonstrated success in ERP systems optimisation and data-driven decision support in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
- Strong grasp of structured project delivery frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
- Ability to analyse, refine, and improve business processes using technology.
- Skilled in vendor and stakeholder relationship management.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Awareness of industry trends, threats, and opportunities in IT.
- Sound understanding of ICT systems, operating platforms, and application environments.
- Proven knowledge of data protection regulations and their impact on IT operations.
Skills & Benefits
Key Skills: IT Management | ERP | Strategic Leadership | Change Management
Benefits: Pension Scheme | Performance-Based Bonus.
The Next Step for you:
Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Cian Parnell at GCS Recruitment specialists at [email protected] or call on 01901 4401.
GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Head of IT
Ireland
Permanent
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