Overview
SF Technology Solutions are supporting a multi-site manufacturing group in the appointment of a Group IT Director (Birmingham with travel across UK sites). 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.
This is not a remote/work-from-home role.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications / Requirements
* 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.
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.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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