Head of Technology & Digital Transformation

Harris-Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Competitive basic salary + bonus

Job summary

Harris Group in Ireland seeks a strategic Head of Technology & Digital to define and execute enterprise-wide IT and digital strategy, aligning with growth and regulatory needs.

The role leads the internal IT team and partners, modernises core systems (ERP/CRM/DMS), strengthens cybersecurity and data governance, and ensures scalable platforms across Ireland, the UK and beyond to support retail, distribution and aftersales operations.

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership experience in a multi-site, operationally complex organisation.
• Strong background in ERP, CRM, DMS or large-scale operational systems.
• Proven success delivering digital transformation and systems modernisation.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection and IT governance.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance innovation, risk and cost.
• Proven ability to engage at Board and Executive level.
• Experience in automotive, logistics, distribution, manufacturing or retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a Group-wide IT and digital roadmap aligned to Harris Group’s growth, restructuring and long-term strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team on technology investment, risk and innovation.
• Lead, mentor and develop the internal IT function and external technology partners.
• Oversee core enterprise systems including ERP, CRM, dealer management systems (DMS), parts and inventory platforms, finance systems and reporting tools.
• Drive digital transformation across Retail and dealer operations, Parts distribution and logistics, Vehicle assembly and aftersales, Customer and fleet management platforms.
• Ensure systems are scalable across Ireland, the UK and wider right-hand-drive markets.
• Own the Group’s cybersecurity posture, governance, incident response and resilience.
• Ensure GDPR compliance, data protection, ISO standards and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Manage business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors, system integrators and service providers.
• Monitor emerging technologies relevant to automotive distribution, EVs, connected vehicles, supply chain and digital retail.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

ERP

CRM

DMS

Digital transformation

Cybersecurity

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

DMS platforms

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Harris Group in Ireland seeks a strategic Head of Technology & Digital to define and execute enterprise-wide IT and digital strategy, aligning with growth and regulatory needs.

The role leads the internal IT team and partners, modernises core systems (ERP/CRM/DMS), strengthens cybersecurity and data governance, and ensures scalable platforms across Ireland, the UK and beyond to support retail, distribution and aftersales operations.