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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Regional IT Leader - Europe: Digital Transformation & M&A - **Company:** Watts Water Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** St Neots, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Collaborative Software, IT Management, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842866514-regional-it-leader--europe-digital-transformation--ma ## About the Role vendor relationships and ensure contract adherence, service level compliance, and cost efficiency.* Develop a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and accountability.**Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or similar business training preferred.* 15+ years of IT leadership experience, including roles with regional or multi-country scope.* Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is required.* Strong track record of delivering ERP programs, digital transformation, and operational excellence.* Hands-on experience with IT integration during M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-close execution.* Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, ITIL service management, cybersecurity controls, and regional regulatory environments.* Fluency in English required; additional language skills (e.g., French, German, Italian) are a plus.**Key Competencies*** Executive presence and ability to engage with regional and global leadership* Strategic mindset with a bias for action and delivery* Cross-cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills* Resilience in navigating complex, matrixed environments* Ownership mentality with strong organizational and financial discipline #J-18808-Ljbffr ## Description ## Regional IT Leader - EuropeApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: St. Neots, UK: Gardolo, Italy: Biassono, Italy: Landau, Germany: Dattenberg, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: 10016646The Regional IT Leader for EUROPE is responsible for aligning global IT strategy with local business needs, leading regional technology operations, enabling digital transformation, and acting as a trusted partner to business leaders. Additionally, this role also plays a critical part in supporting M&A initiatives across the region-leading IT diligence, integration planning, and transition execution to ensure seamless onboarding and business continuity. This role reports to Global CIO. Dotted line to Europe VP/MD Location: Europe Region (Preferred: UK, France, Germany, Italy)**Key Responsibilities*** Serve as the senior IT representative across the EUROPE region.* Translate global IT strategy into regional execution plans aligned with business growth and operational priorities.* Lead regional execution of ERP Transformation efforts and other enterprise initiatives.* Oversee regional infrastructure, network, end-user computing, and collaboration tools in partnership with global infrastructure & operations teams.* Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT services across plants, sales offices, and distribution centers.* Drive continuous improvement through standardization, automation, and strong vendor performance.* Support regional M&A activity, including IT due diligence, integration planning and execution -covering infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, and end-user support.* Ensure alignment with global cybersecurity standards, IT policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., data privacy, SOX).* Support regional risk management, audits, and business continuity planning.* Promote adoption of IT governance and architecture standards across the region.* Lead a distributed team of IT professionals and site support resources.* Manage ## Related Videos - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)