Head of Technology

Country: United Kingdom
City: Lurgan
Req ID: 516298
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Are you ready to join a dynamic, high-growth business that is part of a leading global provider of building materials?

With over £200 million in revenue and manufacturing operations across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, and Germany, our solutions-focused manufacturing offers a range of products to simplify complex infrastructure projects for our international clients.

With market-leading brands Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, we supply smart, safe, and sustainable products across various construction sectors. Through continuous innovation, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Competitive company pension contribution
• A comprehensive range of healthcare options
• Generous holiday allowance, including a Christmas shutdown
• Active Employee Committees focused on Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• Ongoing career development through internal and external training programmes
• Opportunities to participate in cross-functional initiatives, such as Green Belt projects and business improvement programmes
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth across IPE and the wider CRH Group

• Develop and execute the Technology strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation objectives
• Lead technology-enabled change to improve operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making
• Oversee IT governance, risk management, and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001)
• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team across multiple geographies, fostering a culture of innovation and data literacy

• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of IT infrastructure across all sites, with a focus on cloud-first and data-integrated solutions
• Oversee ERP operations, CRM platforms, and other business-critical applications, ensuring they support data visibility and automation
• Drive system integration and digital workflows to streamline business processes and enable real-time data exchange

• Manage relationships with external vendors, MSPs, and software providers to ensure service quality and technological advancement
• Oversee procurement and lifecycle management of hardware, software, and licences, ensuring alignment with transformation goals

• Implement robust cybersecurity measures and disaster recovery plans
• Ensure data accuracy, availability, and protection, enabling analytics and reporting capabilities across all systems
• Promote a culture of data ownership, digital fluency, and continuous improvement across the business

• Proven experience in leading IT functions within a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment, with a strong track record in technology transformation
• Strong knowledge of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, MES), cloud technologies, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience in project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2) and delivering data-centric initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences

• Bachelor's degree or qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years' experience in IT leadership roles, with a track record of delivering strategic transformation initiatives
• Experience managing IT across international operations and multi-brand environments
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, enterprise architecture, and data governance