Strategic Digital Transformation Advisor DATUM

Irish Manufacturing Research Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and pension

Hybrid working

5 weeks holidays

Travel opportunities

State-of-the-art Innovation Centres

Job summary

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is seeking a Strategic Digital Transformation Advisor for the PEACEPLUS DATUM programme at Senior Technologist level on a 23-month contract.

The successful candidate will lead client workshops, assess current capabilities, and shape future solutions to address business needs. Be prepared for involvement in commercial client engagements depending on demand.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Electronics or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ industry experience implementing new technologies in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience in senior, customer-facing advisory roles with executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IIoT devices, PLCs, edge devices, ETL and digital manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive IMR’s Digital Transformation offerings nationally and internationally.
• Host workshops with senior leadership to assess Industry 4.0/5.0 adoption levels.
• Support clients to develop digital strategy linked to business goals.
• Lead and coach the team to improve delivery with governance and change management.
• Support SIRI assessments and propose transformative solutions across processes and technology.

Skills

Industry 4.0 knowledge

Client advisory

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

IIoT & digital systems

Education

B.Sc. or Masters in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing/Science/Electronics

Tools

ERP

MRP

MES

Job description

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation providing a portfolio of operations research, training, and consultancy services to Industry across the following four thematic pillars:Digitisation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, and Robotics and Automation. As a leading manufacturing Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with labs and industrial pilot lines in Dublin and Mullingar, IMR works with leading global and indigenous brands todemystify andderisknew and emerging technologies and todeliverhigh-impact collaborative research and services to enable advanced manufacturing for a broad range of clients across Ireland’s manufacturing network.

What IMR offers:

• An opportunity to contribute to the national economic growth agenda
• A competitive salary and pension
• A friendly and flexible working environment with State-of-the-art Innovation Centres
• Lots of diversity in terms of people, technology, projects and ideas
• The opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team
• Interaction with a diverse range of industrial clients and state partners

About PEACEPLUS DATUM programme

As part of the PECEPLUS Programme, Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is helping to lead a joint EU and UK digitalisation initiative across Northern Ireland and the border counties. As a Digital Innovation Hub, IMR act as a one-stop-shop for Industry to access technology, R&D capability, knowledge, funding supports and services from across the research ecosystem in Ireland and Europe. Our primary objective is to work with Irish industrial partners to introduce new technology to them that will improve their competitiveness on a global stage and futureproof employment security in this critical sector for our national economy.

The Role:

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is seeking a Strategic Digital Transformation Advisor for the PEACEPLUS DATUM programme at Senior Technologist level on a 23-month contract basis.

The successful candidate will work as part of the delivery team with a particular focus on client workshop facilitation, accurately assessing companies’ current capabilities, advising, shaping, and delivering on future solutions to address their current and future business needs. This role will also extend to commercial client engagements depending on demand and priority.

For this new role, we are seeking a professional, who wants to further advance their career as a leading expert in Industrial Digital Transformation in Ireland and internationally over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Irish Manufacturing Research’s offerings in Digital Transformation both nationally and internationally.
• Host customer workshops in client companies with Senior Leadership teams of both SME and MNC organisations to assess current Industry 4.0/5.0 adoption levels across multiple industry sectors.
• Work as a key member of IMR’s Industrial Digital Transformation team supporting companies to develop their digital strategy linking business strategy, leadership, governance, collaboration and change management as part of their digital transformation journey.
• Support the execution and implementation of Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) assessments.
• Propose innovative and transformative solutions tailored to the client needs across process, technology, training and governance.
• Engage with existing clients and support the growth of our client base through networking, visiting client facilities, attendance at conferences, etc.
• Support Learning and Development as part of the client engagement.
• Provide coaching and support across the team to continuously improve the delivery process.

Required Skills and Experience:

• B.Sc. or Masters degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience working in industry, with a focus on implementing new and emerging technologies in a manufacturing or supply chain sector.An understanding of Industry 4.0/5.0 concepts, including Digitisation, Digitalisation, and Digital Transformation journeys.
• Experience in senior, customer-facing advisory roles, managing complex client relationships and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to encourage discourse within a group to extract information efficiently.
• Understanding of IIoT devices, PLCs, edge devices, ETL, emerging technology, and their applications and implementation within businesses. (Knowledge of digital manufacturing system such as ERP, MRP, MES will be a plus).
• Experience with Industrial Automation, Control Systems, Data Analytics, and Product Lifecycle.
• Ability to manage project scope and customer expectations during the project duration.
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously while also providing coaching support.
• A self-starter, with a passion for learning and applying new concepts.
• Experience delivering Training internally and externally, will be a plus.
• Access to own transport and legal ability to drive unaccompanied in Ireland.

Location:

Candidates will be required to be resident in Ireland. IMR offices are situated in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin and Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. This role will be based in either office. We offer a hybrid working model with onsite presence in the office required at least one day per week. Travel between offices and client sites will be required from time to time.

Salary & Benefits:

This position will command a package consisting of basic salary (€87,743 - €96,011 depending on qualifications and experience), employer pension contribution and 5 weeks holidays.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is noon Friday, 30th October 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. Early application is encouraged.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9th November 2026.

IMR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively promote equity and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and free from bias.