Global IT Leader for Manufacturing & Digital Transformation

Wolviston Recruitment partners; Scotland; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Limited seeks a Global IT Leader to set and execute the organisation's IT strategy across locations, ensuring secure, scalable and effective systems, applications and infrastructure. You will drive initiatives supporting operational excellence, growth, manufacturing performance and digital transformation.

The role requires leading the global IT function, aligning systems and investments with business goals, and collaborating with senior executives to deliver value

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience leading IT organisations within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing IT strategy at a regional or global level.
• Significant experience managing enterprise applications including ERP systems, supply chain, finance and customer service systems.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendor management, project & programme delivery and IT service management.
• Experience leading multi-site and geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and outsourced service providers.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global IT strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the global IT organisation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence.
• Oversee the management, support and optimisation of enterprise business systems (ERP, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service).
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to translate operational requirements into technology solutions.
• Maintain a secure, resilient and scalable global IT infrastructure and ensure cybersecurity controls.
• Lead disaster recovery, business continuity and risk management activities.
• Drive IT service delivery with KPIs and cost-efficiency in mind.
• Manage IT budgets and resource utilisation.
• Develop and manage relationships with external technology vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate and manage technology contracts and service agreements.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, supply chain, customer service and commercial functions.
• Lead strategic technology projects and transformation programmes, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Champion organisational change and user adoption of new technologies.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity awareness

ERP knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Supply Chain software

Finance platforms

Customer Service systems

Job description

Wolviston Management Services Limited seeks a Global IT Leader to set and execute the organisation's IT strategy across locations, ensuring secure, scalable and effective systems, applications and infrastructure. You will drive initiatives supporting operational excellence, growth, manufacturing performance and digital transformation.

The role requires leading the global IT function, aligning systems and investments with business goals, and collaborating with senior executives to deliver value