The IT Director will lead the company's IT strategy, driving modernisation and innovation across all technology platforms. This role is responsible for shaping scalable IT solutions, enhancing digital capabilities, and aligning technology initiatives with business goals. You will oversee infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity & data management while fostering a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and strategic technology adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company's IT strategy in alignment with business goals
Lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, innovation, and customer experience
Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, software development, cloud services, cybersecurity & data management
Manage IT budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships
Ensure compliance with data privacy, regulatory, and cybersecurity standards
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing IT teams
Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team on technology trends, risks, and opportunities
Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending solutions that create business value
Develop IT policies, governance frameworks, and disaster recovery/business continuity plans
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the IT organisation
Experience & Attributes
10+ years of progressive experience leading IT teams and managing complex projects, combining hands-on execution with strategic vision
Thrives in dynamic environments, having worked across a range of companies, ideally of similar size (100-300 Headcount), with the ability to act quickly during periods of rapid growth
Deep experience in the technology sector, ideally with exposure to global operations, digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and shaping IT strategy
Strong understanding of business operations, financial management, regulatory requirements, and aligning IT initiatives with business goals
Skilled in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and IT governance
Combines high-level strategic thinking with a practical "hands-on" approach to solving problems, making decisions, and driving organisational change
Executive presence with proven stakeholder management, team leadership, and the ability to foster innovation across the organisation
Experienced in driving innovation, implementing new technologies, and managing transformational initiatives that improve performance and scalability
Advantage
Experience in a startup or scale-up that underwent significant growth
Experience of manufacturing systems (MES)
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
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