Head of IT - Retail/eCommerce

Head of IT - Retail/eCommerceAbout Your New EmployerIreland’s Leading Sports Retailer: A proudly Irish-owned company redefining sports retail with innovation and unforgettable customer experiences.Award-Winning Culture: Recognized as the #1 sports retailer on the Sunday Independent’s Best Employers list in both 2023 and 2024, committed to diversity and inclusion.Dynamic Environment: With 42 stores, a thriving eCommerce business, and a passionate team of over 500, delivering the best from the world’s top sports brands every dayAbout Your New JobIT Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute an IT strategy and roadmap that aligns with the business’s long-term objectives. Advise on future technology needs and manage the implementation of new hardware and software.Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.Budget and Financial Management: Oversee the IT budget, manage vendor relationships, and handle procurement for hardware, software, and services.Operations and Infrastructure: Ensure the day-to-day operational efficiency of all IT systems, including infrastructure, networks, integrations, and applications. Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.Security and Compliance: Establish and enforce security policies, manage cybersecurity threats, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.Project Management: Lead and deliver IT projects, customizations, and releases from scoping to implementation.Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to ensure IT solutions support business needs.Data and B.I.: Support the business’s B.I. needs encompassing data integrity, dashboard/reporting strategy including training and development.What Skills You NeedEducation: A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.Experience: Proven experience in IT leadership and management, with a minimum of 5 years in a technical management role. Technical Skills: Broad technical knowledge of infrastructure, enterprise systems, integrations, cybersecurity, and data management.Strong background in large-scale, high-risk transformation projects with significant business impact. Experience in retail or hospitality, ideally omnichannel or high-street fashion retail. Deep familiarity with Microsoft ecosystems (Dynamics 365, Power BI, AI/Copilot).Leadership: Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.Business Acumen: Ability to translate business goals into IT strategy and manage budgets effectively.Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for troubleshooting and strategic planning.Vendor Management: Experience negotiating with and managing relationships with IT suppliers and contractors.What’s on OfferCompetitive Salary: Attractive compensation package.Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.Inclusive Culture: Be part of a vibrant, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.What’s NextApply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Eoin Langdon on +353 1 4744613. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.