Director of IT – Industrial & Specialty SAP

Element Solutions Inc; Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals company in the UK is seeking a Director of IT to manage IT demand, drive digital transformation, and ensure the efficient operation of core SAP ERP systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT leadership and a proven track record in large-scale IT project management. This role offers competitive compensation including performance bonuses, life and medical insurance, and a strong commitment to teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus plan

401k plan with company matching

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

9 holidays

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role supporting manufacturing businesses.
• Track record of leading large-scale IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary IT partner to segment leadership team.
• Own IT demand management process, prioritizing projects based on business value.
• Lead IT programs and projects for the Industrial & Specialty segment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

MBA or Masters degree in a related technology field

Tools

SAP ERP

ITIL

PMO methodologies

Six Sigma

Job description

A leading specialty chemicals company in the UK is seeking a Director of IT to manage IT demand, drive digital transformation, and ensure the efficient operation of core SAP ERP systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT leadership and a proven track record in large-scale IT project management. This role offers competitive compensation including performance bonuses, life and medical insurance, and a strong commitment to teamwork and innovation.