Lead IT Applications & Data Team — Cloud & AI

INEOS; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Pension

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Maternity leave

Car and cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

INEOS Grangemouth is seeking an IT Applications & Data Team Leader to guide a skilled team responsible for business systems, data platforms and cloud initiatives. You will shape the applications roadmap, ensure security and reliability, and translate operational needs into practical technology solutions.

This role offers broad influence, collaboration with stakeholders, and opportunities to advance responsible AI, automation and data-driven decision making across INEOS businesses in a complex

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Substantial experience in an IT applications, data or digital technology environment.
• Significant team-leadership experience, with a record of developing people, creating effective teams and delivering organisational goals.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, design, integration, deployment and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing application strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience leading the design, implementation and improvement of business technology solutions.
• Ability to oversee the diagnosis and resolution of complex system issues.
• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical subjects clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Commercial awareness, with experience of budgeting, prioritisation and supplier management.
• A strong understanding of technology risk, cyber security and service resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the applications and data team, creating a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Set clear priorities across operational support, lifecycle management and improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, implementation and continuous improvement of business applications and digital solutions.
• Ensure application services meet business requirements for availability, reliability, security, functionality and cost.
• Develop and deliver a sustainable applications strategy and roadmap aligned with business plans, budgets, security standards and INEOS Group IT policies.
• Maintain clear lifecycle plans so that applications remain supported, secure and current.
• Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders, IT colleagues, suppliers and strategic partners.
• Translate business needs into clear technology priorities, investment proposals and delivery plans.
• Champion effective use of cloud, data, automation and responsible AI.
• Manage relevant budgets, suppliers and technology investments effectively.
• Expected site attendance, participation in an On-call rota

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Cloud strategy

Data & analytics

Cyber security

Technical leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Snowflake

SharePoint Online

Power Platform

Power BI

Job description

INEOS Grangemouth is seeking an IT Applications & Data Team Leader to guide a skilled team responsible for business systems, data platforms and cloud initiatives. You will shape the applications roadmap, ensure security and reliability, and translate operational needs into practical technology solutions.

This role offers broad influence, collaboration with stakeholders, and opportunities to advance responsible AI, automation and data-driven decision making across INEOS businesses in a complex