Head of Information Technology (IT)
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Information Technology to lead the Group’s IT function and support the businesses through reliable systems, strong cybersecurity, effective.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company's IT strategy in line with business objectives
- Lead, manage, and develop the IT team
- Prepare and manage the IT budget, technology spending, and cost controls
- Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, servers, cloud services, data storage, telecommunications, and end user support
- Ensure reliability, availability, and security of all IT systems and business applications
- Manage ERP systems and other enterprise platforms
- Lead cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives
- Manage IT vendors, service providers, software licensing, contracts, and technology procurement
- Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, governance standards, and compliance controls
- Lead IT projects and system upgrades, ensuring delivery within approved timelines and budgets
- Work with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, system integration, and better use of data
- Support evaluation and implementation of AI based solutions
Requirements
- Experience in leading IT function
- Experience in IT strategy development and implementation
- Experience in cybersecurity, data protection, and business continuity
- Experience in ERP systems and enterprise platforms
- Experience in IT budgeting and vendor management
- Experience in leading IT projects and system upgrades
- Experience in AI and automation initiatives
Full Job Posting
Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Head of Information Technology to lead the Group’s IT function and support the businesses through reliable systems, strong cybersecurity, effective IT governance, and practical digital transformation.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full IT function, including infrastructure, networks, ERP and business applications, cybersecurity, IT budgeting, vendor management, and team leadership.
- The role will also support the Company’s automation and Artificial Intelligence initiatives, particularly where technology can improve manufacturing efficiency, reporting, decision making, and overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Company’s IT strategy in line with business objectives.
- Lead, manage, and develop the IT team.
- Prepare and manage the IT budget, technology spending, and cost controls.
- Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, servers, cloud services, data storage, telecommunications, and end user support.
- Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of all IT systems and business applications.
- Manage ERP systems and other enterprise platforms supporting finance, HR, procurement, sales, production, inventory, and operations.
- Lead cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
- Manage IT vendors, service providers, software licensing, contracts, and technology procurement.
- Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, governance standards, and compliance controls.
- Lead IT projects and system upgrades, ensuring delivery within approved timelines and budgets.
- Work with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, system integration, and better use of data.
- Support the evaluation and implementation of AI based solutions where they create practical business value, including in manufacturing, maintenance, quality, supply chain, reporting, and decision support.
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