Customer & People Engagement Technology CoE Manager

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and nutrition cooperative based in Kilkenny seeks a lead for Customer & People Engagement Technology. The successful candidate will oversee strategic IT initiatives, manage platforms like SAP C4C and SuccessFactors, and ensure alignment with business goals. Strong expertise in managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships is essential. The role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to drive innovation in the IT landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise platforms in customer engagement and HR domains.
• Relevant certifications in SAP, HRIS, or digital platforms desirable.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and data privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialists in customer engagement and HRIS platforms.
• Define architectural standards and governance for the platforms.
• Monitor platform performance and report on KPIs.

Skills

Leading cross-functional teams

Vendor relationship management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Knowledge of SAP ecosystem

Experience with web hosting technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

SAP C4C

SAP Emarsys

SAP SuccessFactors

Drupal

WordPress

Job description

Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment.

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Overview

Reporting to the Head of IT, this role will lead the Customer & People Engagement Technology CoE within the IT function at Tirlán. The role will manage the strategic direction, architecture, and operational excellence of platforms that support customer engagement, HRIS, and digital experience. Working in close partnership with Commercial Digital Transformation, Category stakeholders and the Human Resource Function, this role will also be responsible for ensuring all technology investments deliver maximum value and align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialists across customer engagement and people experience platforms
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for relevant platforms
• Define and ensure adherence to architectural standards and governance
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across supported platforms

Platform Ownership

• Oversee the lifecycle management of Customer Engagement Platforms (e.g. SAP C4C, SAP Emarsys, SAP Commerce etc), HRIS Platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Time & Attendance (T&A), Payroll etc.) and Web Hosting Platforms (e.g. Drupal, Wordpress etc.)
• Ensure platforms are secure, compliant, and optimised for performance and user experience
• Manage relationships with external strategic partners, service providers and vendors.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with the Customer Digital Transformation team to align technology with customer experience goals
• Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial Category teams to support campaigns and digital initiatives
• Act as a key liaison between IT and business stakeholders to ensure platform capabilities meet evolving needs

Operational Excellence

• Ensure robust support, maintenance, and enhancement processes are in place
• Monitor and report on platform performance, usage, and KPIs
• Promote best practices, standardisation, and reuse across application platforms
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure platforms comply with internal policies, GDPR, and other relevant regulations
• Manage risk through proactive monitoring, vendor management, and incident response planning

Project Delivery

• Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery of initiatives within scope, time, and budget
• Provide oversight and guidance on solution design and integration
• Work with business stakeholders to ensure that the benefits of technology investments are fully realised and aligned with business goals

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Systems, or related field
• Relevant certifications in SAP, HRIS, or digital platforms desirable
• 5 years + experience in a similar role, managing enterprise platforms in customer engagement and HR domains
• Strong understanding of SAP ecosystem (C4C, Emarsys, Hybris, SuccessFactors)
• Experience with web hosting technologies (Drupal, WordPress) desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on technical capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the agri‑food or cooperative sector advantageous
• Familiarity with digital transformation programmes, and knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks desirable
• Strong team player with a growth mindset

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi‑functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

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