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Group IT Director

Birmingham
3 weeks ago
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Group IT Director

Birmingham (with travel across UK sites)

SF Technology are supporting a multi-site manufacturing group in the appointment of a Group IT Director. The business is profitable, ambitious, and investing in digital transformation, operational integration, and growth.

As Group IT Director, you will join the leadership team and take responsibility for shaping and delivering the Group's IT and digital agenda. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, ensuring robust IT operations while leading transformation across multiple sites.

Key priorities will include:

Defining and implementing a Group-wide IT and digital strategy aligned to business growth.
Leading ERP/MRP transformation and integration programmes across manufacturing operations.
Ensuring solid IT infrastructure and operations to support uptime, connectivity, and scalability.
Building cybersecurity and resilience frameworks to safeguard continuity.
Driving the adoption of data, analytics, and digital tools to improve decision-making, production efficiency, and supply chain performance.
Introducing Industry 4.0 initiatives such as automation, IoT, and smart manufacturing.
Leading and developing a high-performing IT function across the Group.

We are seeking an ambitious IT leader - either an established IT Director/CIO, or a senior Head of IT/Technology stepping up - with experience of driving large-scale IT change in a multi-site manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.

You will bring:

Strong track record of ERP/MRP leadership in complex operational environments.
Expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
Experience embedding data-driven decision-making and digital innovation.
The ability to influence at board level and collaborate across functions and sites.
A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with the ambition to make a real impact.

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious manufacturer at a pivotal stage in its journey. It will suit both experienced IT Directors and aspiring leaders looking to step up into a Group-level role with real influence. This role will suit a candidate who enjoys being on site in the thick of it, as Group IT Director you will lead IT but also be part of the overall business success. This is not a WFH role

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