Head of IT & Data Transformation | SAP & Automation

La Fosse Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food group is seeking a Head of IT to drive digital transformation and data strategy across operations. This hands-on leadership role will oversee IT infrastructure and SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud adoption. Responsibilities include defining IT strategy, driving automation, ensuring cybersecurity, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have senior IT leadership experience in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing and expertise in relevant technologies. Salary up to £120,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £120,000

Benefits

Opportunity to shape technology in a fast-growing business

Supportive tech culture

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership experience in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing.
• Expertise in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, Azure, and automation platforms.
• Proven track record in IT modernisation and digital transformation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver IT & Data strategy aligned with business growth.
• Oversee IT operations and manage third‑party suppliers.
• Drive automation and digital enablement.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation and optimisation.
• Ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance.
• Build and lead a high‑performing IT & Data team.

Skills

IT leadership experience

Expertise in SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud

Experience with Azure

Proven track record in digital transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Job description

A leading UK food group is seeking a Head of IT to drive digital transformation and data strategy across operations. This hands-on leadership role will oversee IT infrastructure and SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud adoption. Responsibilities include defining IT strategy, driving automation, ensuring cybersecurity, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have senior IT leadership experience in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing and expertise in relevant technologies. Salary up to £120,000 plus benefits.