Job Description
Job Description
Scope of Position
A leading organization in the aerospace and manufacturing sector is seeking a Group IT Director to lead the IT vision, strategy, and leadership across all commercial divisions and sites. Reporting to the Group VP of Finance & Business Management, the Director will be critical in aligning IT functions with business strategies, optimizing enterprise technology, and maturing the IT organization into a key business enabler.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and execution of IT initiatives across all commercial aircraft divisions and locations.
- Act as a primary liaison between group-level operations and corporate IT, ensuring excellent service delivery and end-user experience.
- Oversee the execution of enterprise-wide transformation programs such as ERP (e.g., SAP), PLM, and other key platforms.
- Partner with business leadership to develop IT roadmaps and solutions aligned with growth and operational efficiency goals.
- Champion the adoption of digital technologies, advanced analytics, and business intelligence tools to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Build and develop a high-performing IT team, cultivating innovation, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of professional IT experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in strategic IT roles.
- Proven track record with emerging technologies such as AI, digital manufacturing, and advanced analytics.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.