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Group IT Director – Manufacturing Sector (Private Equity Backed)

DS1016

Up to £170k per annum+ Bonus + Benefits

Midlands

Permanent

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A private equity-backed manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking, and commercially savvy Group IT Director to lead the IT transformation. This pivotal role will drive business growth, enhance competitive advantage, and ensure operational excellence by establishing a robust data warehouse, consolidating existing data processes, and streamlining a lean IT team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing the company for a private equity exit within 2-3 years, focusing on delivering measurable ROI and aligning technology strategies with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • A pragmatic and commercially astute leader focused on evolving the business
  • Design and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the organisations growth plans, including future acquisitions and digital transformation efforts
  • Lead and develop a small, high-performing IT team of 3
  • Ensure the scalability, security, and efficiency of all technology systems and infrastructure
  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen by proposing initiatives with clear and measurable ROI
  • Act as a key leader and advocate for change during the company’s digital transformation
  • Deliver world-class IT operations, leveraging third-party vendors while taking full accountability for networking, infrastructure, and security
  • Expand and strengthen the IT team as needed, fostering a lean and effective workforce
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring efficient license management and cost control
  • Take ownership of Data Management, including Master Data Management, to enable the business to harness data and insights effectively
  • Manage and influence senior stakeholders, including board members, with clear communication and strategic insights

Key Experience:

  • Experience as an IT leader – CIO, IT Director, Head of IT
  • Exposure to digital transformation and data projects
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering
  • A forward-thinking leader with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business transformation
  • Solid experience in ERP and CRM functions (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, Salesforce) and building scalable platforms and integrating existing platforms
  • Capable of getting hands-on to develop solutions or delve into the details when necessary, while seamlessly transitioning to a commercial and strategic perspective

Personal Characteristics:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Pragmatic
  • Passionate about taking new challenges
  • Strong business acumen and broad vision
  • Low ego, strong determination, highly resilient when facing difficulties
  • Proactive, execution-oriented and hands-on
  • Able to adapt to a changing environment and to think outside the box

Please apply with your CV or send to Dhrusha.shah@finatal.com