Head of Systems

Hybrid in Antrim·Added 5 months ago (last checked 27 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 a year
About £4,260 - £4,750 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Antrim
Contract: Permanent
Experience: Senior level

Skills

Nice to have

Power BI

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Attractive remuneration
Opportunity to work with a respected organisation in a growing business
Work closely with CFO and CEO
Professional environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Hybrid work arrangement.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Head of Systems, apply now to take ownership of systems strategy in a high-impact leadership role.

The role

Senior leadership role responsible for strategy, governance, and performance of operational and business systems across multiple industrial sites. Own PLC, SCADA, and CMMS platforms, driving reliability, safety, and scalability. Acts as the key interface between operations, engineering, IT, and vendors to deliver robust, standardised systems and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

Define and deliver the group-wide systems strategy across PLC, SCADA, and CMMS platforms
Lead standardisation of control systems, architectures, and maintenance frameworks
Oversee plant control systems including design, commissioning, and upgrades
Own asset management and CMMS to drive maintenance efficiency and asset lifecycle optimisation
Ensure high availability and reliability for 24/7 operational environments
Manage system integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvements
Develop documentation, training, and capability across sites
Lead change management and stakeholder engagement across operational teams
Manage vendors, integrators, and service contracts
Ensure systems meet safety, compliance, cybersecurity, and data governance standards
Support data reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making

Summary

Take ownership of systems strategy in a high-impact leadership role.
Antrim town, Northern Ireland location - hybrid

The Successful Applicant

Proven experience with PLC and SCADA systems in industrial or process environments
Strong knowledge of CMMS/EAM and asset lifecycle management
Experience leading multi-site system implementations and upgrades
Background in 24/7 or safety-critical operations (e.g. energy, utilities, manufacturing)
Strong stakeholder management across operational and senior leadership levels
Experience managing vendors and systems integrators
Understanding of system architecture, data platforms, and digital systems
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and OT/IT environments
Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI
Degree in IT, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

A growing, PE-backed industrial business operating multi-site plant operations, seeking to modernise systems and processes to support scalable growth, operational efficiency, and future acquisitions.

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