Head of Systems

Senior leadership role responsible for strategy, governance, and performance of operational and business systems across multiple industrial sites. Own PLC, SCADA, and CMMS platforms, driving reliability, safety, and scalability. Acts as the key interface between operations, engineering, IT, and vendors to deliver robust, standardised systems and continuous improvement.

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Head of Systems, apply now to take ownership of systems strategy in a high-impact leadership role.