ICT Manager

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear, controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry. CEL is led by a hard-working team who value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic team and organisation. Through this role, you will ensure CEL continue to enhance our reputation for building the best quality switchgear with support systems that exceed our customer expectations.

Role Overview

The ICT Manager role will report to the ICT Director, is responsible for aligning technology systems and digital infrastructure for CEL which is scaling in Ireland and the US. This role ensures the effective delivery, integration, and continuous improvement of ICT solutions that support all areas of our organisation. The ICT Manager collaborates closely with cross functional teams to drive system optimisation, data visibility, and process automation, while maintaining robust cybersecurity, system reliability, and compliance standards. Additionally, the role plays a key part in enabling digital transformation initiatives, supporting decision making through accurate data insights, and ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable value to the overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain ICT infrastructure supporting manufacturing and office operations
• Provide hands on IT support to office, engineering, and shop floor users
• Administer Microsoft 365, email, file sharing, and collaboration platforms
• Ensure high availability and resilience of networks across manufacturing locations
• Implement cybersecurity controls appropriate to a production environment
• Support ERP, production, engineering and financial systems
• Maintain IT documentation, asset registers, and licences
• Support system upgrades and technology deployments with minimal production disruption

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline
• 5+ years in a leadership role in ICT
• Strong knowledge of state of the art software inclusive of AI
• Strong knowledge of Windows OS, basic server administration, and networking
• Experience supporting IT systems in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and cloud services
• Understanding of LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and industrial Wi Fi
• Practical knowledge of cybersecurity and backup strategies
• Significant experience of managing ICT within a manufacturing environment
• Day to day working knowledge of advanced ERP systems

Key Competencies

• Strong problem solving skills with an operational mindset
• Ability to support time critical shop floor environments
• Clear communication with production and engineering teams
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
• Ability to manage and control annual budgets

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Benefits & Career Growth - We offer structured career development, professional training, and leadership opportunities, ensuring long term career progression.

Job Type: Full time

Schedule: Monday to Friday