▷ (Only 24h Left) Head of IT

4 hours ago


Dublin, Ireland Actavo Group Full time

Welcome to a workplace that offers a values-driven culture and a spirit of learning and collaboration.

We’ve worked hard to build a culture where people feel a genuine sense of belonging, wherever they work in our operations, and whatever their role. Our culture is grounded in our core values and our very strong commitment to delivering every day for our clients and their customers, getting everyone home safely, and caring about your wellbeing.

We believe the diverse work we do really matters – whether we are connecting people and businesses to complex fibre networks, supporting large industrial projects and utilities, building modular spaces in which to learn, work or play, or delivering creative events to inspire and entertain.

When people ask what it’s like to work at Actavo, this is what you’ll hear from our teams.

People are honest and have great integrity

We are human, down to earth and take great pride in our work and how we treat each other.

There are no big egos

We have a flat organisational structure and strongly believe we are all playing on the same team.

No two days are ever the same

Our work is diverse and dynamic, allowing our people the chance to innovate and develop.

There are opportunities to grow

For anyone ambitious to progress from being a team member to becoming a team leader, and beyond.

Though a large company, everyone is an individual

There is a strong sense of community and we treat each other with respect.

Our Values

Live Safety

At Actavo, we have a caring, preventative culture, where everyone is encouraged to speak up and take action, enabling a work environment that allows everyone to go home safe each day.

Right first time is our passion. Our relentless focus on driving best practice is underpinned by a culture of continuous improvement, courage and a can-do attitude.

When our clients and their customers place their trust and loyalty in us, we go to the nth degree to understand their goals, alleviate their frustrations, and exceed expectations with truly fantastic experiences.

We recognise that operating sustainably demands that we think carefully about how to safeguard our planet, care for our people and communities – ultimately how we conduct our business with integrity and transparency.

Only by working collectively and collaboratively – communicating clearly, respecting one another and our differences, building relationships and offering support – can we achieve our goals and enjoy the rewards.

The Head of IT

The Head of IT will lead the continued development, delivery and support of IT systems including both infrastructure and Business Applications with a combination of technical and functional knowledge. They will be a primary driver of the continuous development of the IT Strategy plan and its execution.

The role will include the development and management of the various team members and sub-teams within the IT Function including the various system owners within the team. The role will also have budgetary responsibility including preparation of and monitoring of progress against budget.

The role holder will be a key point of contact for all business functions and operational departments/divisions along with vendor and client contacts. The role holder will need to be solutions orientated with a strong focus on delivering ongoing projects and improvements while being capable of prioritising resources and activities.

Principal Responsibilities

- Developing and implementing IT Strategy Plan covering functional, operational and security systems to support the business now and into the future across all business units.

- Project managing the implementation, replacement and upgrading of existing business systems, infrastructure and supporting applications/systems as required.

- Managing the IT team including Support Desk, Business Applications Desk, Engineering and external vendor partners.

- Managing the continued development and integration of the ERP system with other Business Support Applications/Systems including HRIS, Work Management Systems, GIS System, Estimating Systems etc.

- Managing the design, availability and operating performance including security performance of Actavo’s IT Network, storage systems, infrastructure and DR systems.

- Focus on interfacing with all business and functional units to capture, analyze and implement system solutions to address business needs.

- Provide leadership in the development of a value-driven technology strategy and standards for:

- Operational, project & financial management

- Finance reporting

- Sales & procurement

- Stock management

- People, time & attendance

- Job package management including CVR reporting

- Ecommerce platforms and systems integration

- Reporting Systems including BI360/PowerBI

- Data Warehouse Management

- Multi-currency & multi business unit structures

- Cloud infrastructure supporting 24/7/365 access and collaboration functionality

- Device and connectivity solutions

- Manage infrastructure and application systems upgrades/implementation projects from project charter to project delivery and implementation.

- Manage and responsible for IT function opex and capex budgeting and project costs in consultation with business unit owners.

- Implementation and maintenance of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials accreditation and other Info Sec controls and systems.

- Manage, guide and develop team members through preparation of individual development plans, coaching, and guidance.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

- Knowledge of business application systems including ERP, Reporting tools, Work Management Systems and GIS Systems.

- Knowledge of IT infrastructure systems including cloud architecture.

- Knowledge of Information Security systems including DR procedures and ISO 27001.

- Strong leadership skills including management of IT teams.

- Experience preparing and managing budgets for IT operations.

- Strong problem-solving skills with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

- Ability to provide exceptional customer services in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to troubleshoot and investigate root cause of problems.

- Demonstrate initiative, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

- A day-to-day working knowledge of Accounting, Warehousing or ERP systems.

- A day-to-day working knowledge of IT infrastructure and controls including cloud architecture.

- Qualification or Experience in Computer Science, Accounting or Business.

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