IT Manager

• Manage the IT department for large Nationwide Irish retailer.
• Report to the Operations Director with regards to the company’s IT alignment and IT strategy.
• Ensures that IT operational execution meets the highest professional levels.
• Support and simplify processes to improve operations and adapt IT systems.
• Control and evaluate electronic IT data operations.
• Create and design policies and procedures to manage IT systems and electronic company goods.
• Manage and ensure the security of company data, network access, and system backups.
• IT project manager on new site IT installations and ongoing projects.
• Recruit, train and coach IT staff ensuring strong lines of communication and job expectations are clear and understood by all members of the IT department.
• Project manage new store installations along with ongoing projects.
• Improve operational efficiency by working closely with a lead programmer to automate manual processes.
• Design and approve the internal ERP system.
• Audit current technologies and ensure they are of the highest possible standard both for operational purpose and modernization.
• Research all technologies to ensure the company are continuously progressing with technologies.
• Improve the overall effectiveness of technologies by having a good working knowledge of how things can be improved to ensure company advancement.
• Manage changes evolving in any IT project via the scope schedule and costs.
• Plan and manage the yearly IT budget to ensure cost-effectiveness and envisage where possible needs for increased budgeting.
• Manage all IT suppliers and ensure SLA agreements are met.

Requirements:

• 4+ years experience in IT, including 2 years IT management experience.
• Proven track record in successful program/project delivery.
• IT (professional and technical) skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good business process knowledge and proven experience in using technology to improve efficiency.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• A progressive thinker with a keen eye for new technologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of complex information and requirements.
• Good prioritization skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans.
• An ability to work to tight deadlines and within constraints.
• Knowledge of GDPR/Data Protection.