At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead systems strategy and modernise processes for scalable growth in a dynamic industrial environment.
- Company: A growing, PE-backed industrial business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, hybrid work, and collaboration with top executives.
- Other info: Join a professional environment with opportunities for innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on operational efficiency and future acquisitions.
- Qualifications: Experience with PLC, SCADA, and CMMS systems; strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
- Take ownership of systems strategy in a high-impact leadership role.
- Antrim town, Northern Ireland location - hybrid
- About Our Client
A growing, PE-backed industrial business operating multi-site plant operations, seeking to modernise systems and processes to support scalable growth, operational efficiency, and future acquisitions.
Job Description
- Define and deliver the group-wide systems strategy across PLC, SCADA, and CMMS platforms
- Lead standardisation of control systems, architectures, and maintenance frameworks
- Oversee plant control systems including design, commissioning, and upgrades
- Own asset management and CMMS to drive maintenance efficiency and asset lifecycle optimisation
- Ensure high availability and reliability for 24/7 operational environments
- Manage system integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvements
- Develop documentation, training, and capability across sites
- Lead change management and stakeholder engagement across operational teams
- Manage vendors, integrators, and service contracts
- Ensure systems meet safety, compliance, cybersecurity, and data governance standards
- Support data reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making
- The Successful Applicant
- Proven experience with PLC and SCADA systems in industrial or process environments
- Strong knowledge of CMMS/EAM and asset lifecycle management
- Experience leading multi-site system implementations and upgrades
- Background in 24/7 or safety-critical operations (e. g. energy, utilities, manufacturing)
- Strong stakeholder management across operational and senior leadership levels
- Experience managing vendors and systems integrators
- Understanding of system architecture, data platforms, and digital systems
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and OT/IT environments
- Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI
- Degree in IT, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- What's on Offer
- Attractive remuneration
- Opportunity to work with a respected organisation in a growing business
- Work closely with CFO and CEO
- Professional environment focused on innovation and excellence.
- Based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Hybrid work arrangement.
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