Director of IT, AI & Business Systems

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering ONNEC’s global technology vision. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead our global IT function while driving digital transformation, business systems optimisation and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the organisation.

You will play a key role in ensuring technology enables business growth, operational excellence, innovation and competitive advantage across our international operations.

What you’ll be doing as our Director of IT, AI & Business Systems:

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a global IT strategy aligned to business objectives and growth plans.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive innovation and digital transformation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team on emerging technologies and technology investment decisions.
• Define and deliver technology roadmaps that support future business requirements.

AI & Digital Transformation

• Lead the development and implementation of ONNEC’s AI strategy.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements and data-driven decision making.
• Champion responsible AI adoption, governance and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance business performance., * Lead and oversee global IT operations, infrastructure, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity and service management.
• Ensure high levels of system availability, security and performance across all regions.
• Implement robust governance, risk management and change control processes.
• Manage and optimise the global technology budget., * Own the strategy, development and optimisation of key business systems including ERP, CRM and HR platforms.
• Ensure systems support scalable business growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead major system upgrades, integrations and transformation projects.
• Enhance reporting, analytics and business intelligence capabilities.

• Extensive experience in senior IT leadership roles.
• Proven experience developing and delivering enterprise technology strategies.
• Strong understanding of AI, automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading ERP and business systems functions.
• Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance and service management.
• Experience managing significant technology budgets and global teams.
• Ability to engage, influence and build relationships at Executive and Board level., * Background within technology services, engineering services or similar operational environments.
• Experience leading large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of compliance, procurement or wider corporate support functions.
• Experience driving organisation-wide change management initiatives., * ITIL Foundation or higher.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• CISSP, CISM or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• ERP platform certifications.

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.