Head of IT

RECRUITERS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Dublin is looking for a Head of IT to lead a skilled team of professionals and drive IT excellence. This role demands a strategic thinker with robust experience in IT leadership in the insurance sector, focusing on innovation, security, and project management. You will ensure seamless integration of core systems while mentoring your team. Join us to shape the future of IT in our firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with 7+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams.
• Experience in ERP and WMS implementations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and strategic planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multifunctional IT department.
• Oversee and mentor a team of engineers and analysts.
• Set and execute a modern IT strategy.
• Translate tech into business solutions for senior management.
• Set and execute IT strategy focusing on security, scalability and governance.
• Own IT budgets, vendor relationships and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver critical projects across infrastructure, automation and digital transformation.
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Project management

Cyber security knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ERP

WMS

Website

Job description

Overview

Location: Dublin (Hybrid) | Salary: Competitive + Benefits | Type: Full-time | Industry: Insurance

We’re on the hunt for a Head of IT who’s not just technically brilliant but who can lead, inspire, and deliver real impact across the organisation. You’ll be at the helm of a skilled team of 10+ professionals, driving IT excellence across infrastructure, ERP, WMS, security, strategy, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multifunctional IT department, aligning services with the company’s strategic goals.
• Oversee and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and team leads.
• Own the integration and seamless performance of core systems – ERP, WMS, Website – ensuring customers’ policies and claims flow smoothly.
• Be the go-to for senior management, translating tech talk into actionable business solutions.
• Set and execute a modern IT strategy with a sharp focus on innovation, security, scalability, and governance.
• Own IT budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Deliver mission-critical projects across infrastructure, automation, and digital transformation.
• Future-proof the business with top-tier security, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT (7+ in leadership), ideally in insurance or financial services.
• A sharp mind for strategic thinking and flawless operational execution.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams and enterprise-scale IT operations.
• A track record of successful ERP and WMS implementations in complex environments.
• Deep understanding of cyber security, data protection, and INFOSEC best practices.
• Masterful project management skills – ITIL, PMP, PRINCE II or similar.
• A natural communicator with elite stakeholder management skills.

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