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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in IT leadership within manufacturing environments, focusing on operational efficiency, team management, and the integration of AI and digital technologies. Proven ability to oversee complex IT operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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IT LeadershipManufacturing IT OperationsAI Tools ApplicationProject ManagementStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Information SystemsOperational PlanningIT Service ManagementMetric MonitoringSLA MonitoringCybersecurityManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Change ManagementRisk MitigationDigital Manufacturing
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingEffective CommunicationCollaborationDecision-MakingProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsProductivity SoftwareAutomation ToolsITILProject Management Methodologies
Industry Keywords
Medical DevicePharmaceuticalRegulated EnvironmentsIndustry 4.0Smart Factory Initiatives
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic and day-to-day operational IT leadership across three manufacturing facilities in Ireland
- Lead and manage the IT team, providing direction, coaching, performance management, workflow management, resource allocation, and productivity oversight
- Oversee IT day-to-day operations, incident and problem management, and service improvements
- Advise business leaders on the practical application of AI, digitalisation, hyperautomation, and related technologies
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and user experience using AI tools and processes
- Lead site-level manufacturing IT operations and coordinate uninterrupted service delivery to site user groups
- Participate in site-level strategy aligned with GOSC, Global IT, HR, and Manufacturing AI and Digital strategy
- Act as the primary IT partner for site leadership teams across Parkmore, Mervue, and Athlone
- Translate business and operational needs into scalable IT solutions and roadmaps
- Partner with COEs on availability, performance, and lifecycle management of manufacturing IT systems, including MES, labelling, ERP, infrastructure, and shop floor applications
- Drive standardization and harmonization of IT solutions across the three sites
- Ensure disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity controls
- Manage site IT budgets, forecasts, and capital planning
- Support talent development and succession planning
- Conduct performance reviews and regular staff 1:1s
- Lead and support IT components of manufacturing projects, including new product introductions, site expansions, and process improvements
- Ensure effective change management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication
- Champion continuous improvement, programmatic savings, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives
- Ensure IT systems meet internal policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Audit teams to support inspections and audits
- Proactively identify and mitigate IT and operational risks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum NFQ level 8 Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in IT, including experience in a team lead or manager position, including experience supporting manufacturing or regulated environments
- Or Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
- Knowledge of Information Systems, Execution of Business Processes, Operational Planning, IT Service or Process Management, Metric and SLA Monitoring
- Strong understanding of manufacturing IT environments and operational technology
- Knowledge of and experience working with teams supporting MES, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and validated systems
- Management of People & Resources, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Collaboration and Productivity Software, Effective Communication, and Stakeholder Management
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site IT operations
- Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and change leadership capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills and influencing skills, ability to work with global teams
- Ability to travel regularly between the three Irish manufacturing sites
- Occasional international travel as required
- Preferred: experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries
- Preferred: knowledge of AI tools (including CoPilot), digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or smart factory initiatives
- Preferred: familiarity with ITIL, project management methodologies, and cybersecurity frameworks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible Work Arrangement
- Competitive salary
- Flexible Benefits Package
- Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) short-term incentive
- Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage