Group IT Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded IT leader to oversee and evolve a Group’s technology function across a diverse business environment spanning construction, production, and retail operations.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the Group’s IT strategy, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure, and driving digital transformation initiatives that support long-term business growth. You will act as a strategic partner to leadership while ensuring the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of enterprise technology services across the organisation.

Core Areas of Responsibility

Driving Technology Direction

• Shape the long-term technology roadmap to support the Group’s operational and commercial objectives.
• Champion innovation initiatives that modernise systems, improve efficiency, and support business growth.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to align technology investments with strategic priorities.

Leading Business-Critical Technology

• Ensure the stability, performance, and resilience of the Group’s technology ecosystem across multiple business units.
• Oversee enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, connectivity, and workplace technologies.
• Continuously enhance system reliability, scalability, and operational support capabilities.

Transformation & Systems Evolution

• Lead enterprise system enhancements and digital transformation programmes across key operational areas.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and smarter use of technology.
• Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to drive future-ready solutions.

Security, Governance & Continuity

• Maintain strong governance practices covering cybersecurity, data protection, compliance, and operational risk.
• Ensure robust continuity planning, disaster recovery readiness, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Oversee incident management and recovery activities when required.

People, Partnerships & Delivery

• Build and lead a high-performing IT function focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
• Manage strategic technology vendors, external partners, and procurement activities.
• Drive delivery standards, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the technology function.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in IT, including proven leadership experience in a managerial capacity.
• Strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, ERP systems, cybersecurity, and large-scale IT project delivery.
• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk management, and service delivery best practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Education and Experience

• Degree-level qualification (MQF Level 6) in Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience operating within complex business environments such as construction, manufacturing, retail, or multi-site operations is considered highly valuable.