Regional IT Leader – Europe: Digital Transformation & M&A

Watts Water Technologies; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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## Regional IT Leader – EuropeApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: St. Neots, UK: Gardolo, Italy: Biassono, Italy: Landau, Germany: Dattenberg, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: 10016646The Regional IT Leader for EUROPE is responsible for aligning global IT strategy with local business needs, leading regional technology operations, enabling digital transformation, and acting as a trusted partner to business leaders. Additionally, this role also plays a critical part in supporting M&A initiatives across the region—leading IT diligence, integration planning, and transition execution to ensure seamless onboarding and business continuity. This role reports to Global CIO. Dotted line to Europe VP/MD Location: Europe Region (Preferred: UK, France, Germany, Italy)**Key Responsibilities*** Serve as the senior IT representative across the EUROPE region.* Translate global IT strategy into regional execution plans aligned with business growth and operational priorities.* Lead regional execution of ERP Transformation efforts and other enterprise initiatives.* Oversee regional infrastructure, network, end-user computing, and collaboration tools in partnership with global infrastructure & operations teams.* Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT services across plants, sales offices, and distribution centers.* Drive continuous improvement through standardization, automation, and strong vendor performance.* Support regional M&A activity, including IT due diligence, integration planning and execution —covering infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, and end-user support.* Ensure alignment with global cybersecurity standards, IT policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., data privacy, SOX).* Support regional risk management, audits, and business continuity planning.* Promote adoption of IT governance and architecture standards across the region.* Lead a distributed team of IT professionals and site support resources.* Manage vendor relationships and ensure contract adherence, service level compliance, and cost efficiency.* Develop a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and accountability.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or similar business training preferred.* 15+ years of IT leadership experience, including roles with regional or multi-country scope.* Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is required.* Strong track record of delivering ERP programs, digital transformation, and operational excellence.* Hands-on experience with IT integration during M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-close execution.* Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, ITIL service management, cybersecurity controls, and regional regulatory environments.* Fluency in English required; additional language skills (e.g., French, German, Italian) are a plus.**Key Competencies*** Executive presence and ability to engage with regional and global leadership* Strategic mindset with a bias for action and delivery* Cross-cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills* Resilience in navigating complex, matrixed environments* Ownership mentality with strong organizational and financial discipline