IT Operations Leader - Multi-Site & Cybersecurity

Connexus Recruit; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexus Recruit is partnered with a well-established Irish retailer to appoint an IT Manager who will own technology operations across head office, retail estate, warehouse and eCommerce. This hands-on leadership role suits someone who enjoys both technology and business impact, with broad responsibility for security, reliability and strategic planning.

You will drive day-to-day IT operations, manage vendors and budgets, and collaborate with senior leaders to define a practical technology

Qualifications

• Experience across IT infrastructure and operations.
• Microsoft 365, Entra ID and modern workplace technologies.
• Networking, connectivity and endpoint management experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and IT risk.
• Experience managing vendors, MSPs and technology suppliers.
• Budgeting and procurement experience.
• Experience delivering infrastructure and business systems projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical leaders.
• A practical, hands-on approach rather than purely strategic or service-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day IT operations across head office, retail locations and warehouse/distribution.
• Managing infrastructure, networks, servers, endpoints and Microsoft environments.
• Taking ownership of cybersecurity, access controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Managing third-party IT providers, technology vendors, licensing and supplier relationships.
• Supporting and developing business-critical systems across retail, eCommerce, warehouse and corporate functions.
• Managing IT budgets, procurement and technology investment.
• Leading infrastructure upgrades, system implementations and technology improvement projects.
• Supporting new locations, store openings and wider business expansion.
• Reviewing existing systems and processes and identifying opportunities for automation, simplification and improved efficiency.
• Establishing appropriate IT policies, documentation and governance.
• Working closely with senior leadership and departments across the business to understand their requirements and translate them into practical technology solutions.
• Remaining technically involved and acting as an escalation point when required.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Microsoft 365/Entra ID

Networking & endpoints

Cybersecurity risk

Vendor management

Procurement budgeting

Infrastructure projects

Stakeholder management

Hands-on approach

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Connexus Recruit is partnered with a well-established Irish retailer to appoint an IT Manager who will own technology operations across head office, retail estate, warehouse and eCommerce. This hands-on leadership role suits someone who enjoys both technology and business impact, with broad responsibility for security, reliability and strategic planning.

You will drive day-to-day IT operations, manage vendors and budgets, and collaborate with senior leaders to define a practical technology