IT Manager-ERP Project Lead
- Posted 25 July 2025
- LocationRoscommon
- Discipline IT
- Reference11726
Job description
IT Manager – ERP Project Lead | Roscommon | 2 year FTC
A well-established, high-growth manufacturing company in the Midlands is seeking an experienced IT Manager – ERP Project Lead to lead a major ERP implementation and take full ownership of the IT function at group level.
This is a standalone, strategic role—ideal for an ambitious IT Manager looking to step into their first fully autonomous IT leadership position and take on significant project ownership as the company scales.
The Opportunity
As the IT Manager – ERP Project Lead, you’ll take ownership of existing IT systems and infrastructure while leading the selection, vendor management, and rollout of a new ERP platform to support the company’s next phase of growth.
You’ll report directly to the CFO, collaborate with senior leadership across all functions, and play a pivotal role in modernising and integrating systems to drive operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
ERP Implementation & Systems Ownership
A well-established, high-growth manufacturing company in the Midlands is seeking an experienced IT Manager – ERP Project Lead to lead a major ERP implementation and take full ownership of the IT function at group level.
This is a standalone, strategic role—ideal for an ambitious IT Manager looking to step into their first fully autonomous IT leadership position and take on significant project ownership as the company scales.
The Opportunity
As the IT Manager – ERP Project Lead, you’ll take ownership of existing IT systems and infrastructure while leading the selection, vendor management, and rollout of a new ERP platform to support the company’s next phase of growth.
You’ll report directly to the CFO, collaborate with senior leadership across all functions, and play a pivotal role in modernising and integrating systems to drive operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
ERP Implementation & Systems Ownership
- Lead ERP evaluation and vendor selection
- Oversee project delivery—data migration, user setup, testing, and adoption
- Take responsibility for IT systems including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, CRM, finance tools, and remote access
- Act as the first point of contact for internal IT support
- Manage access, tickets, documentation, and issue resolution
- Oversee IT security (MFA, antivirus, backups, access control)
- Identify integration and automation opportunities across platforms
- Improve workflows and system usage across departments
- Manage licensing, vendor relationships, and IT spend
- Work with Finance, Operations, Sales, and HR to align IT with business needs
- Build and manage an IT roadmap for the next 1–3 years
- Promote a culture of digital confidence and continuous improvement
- 5+ years in IT roles, with increasing levels of responsibility
- Hands-on experience supporting or leading ERP/system projects
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, CRM, and cloud services
- Familiarity with cyber security, vendor management, and process automation
- A forward-thinking and solutions-driven approach, with a commercial mindset
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