Michael Page España
Michael Page España

IT Director (Industrial Software Company)

València, Spain·Competitive·On-site·Director·Permanent·Spanish: Fluent·English: Required

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About the role

A fast-growing industrial technology company, specialized in process automation, industrial software, and control systems, is looking to hire an IT Director to lead the evolution and professionalization of its IT function.

  • Industrial technology company - Software and Automation
  • We are looking for someone who can bring order, focus, and leadership to a technical environment

What you'll do

Role MissionDefine, structure, and lead the global IT function, balancing product development, OT, and internal IT, bringing order, focus, and leadership, and ensuring that systems, processes, and technology platforms scale sustainably with business growth.

Technological Context

  • Advanced development of industrial automation
  • Programming of SIEMENS PLCs
  • Development of highly customized HMIs and control logic
  • Manufacturing of electrical panels and control systems
  • High volume of ad-hoc development per plant / client
  • Strategic need for:
    • Standardization of PLC / HMI development
    • Consolidation of improvements and lessons learned
    • Reuse of components and libraries
  • Systems for:
    • Data collection from industrial sensors
    • Remote diagnostics
  • Development of proprietary tools using Python and cloud technologies
  • Historically limited focus on internal IT and corporate systems



Main Challenges

  • Provide leadership and structure to a highly capable and versatile technical team
  • Define clear priorities between:
    • Industrial product development (PLCs / HMIs)
    • Operations and support
    • Internal systems (corporate IT)
  • Professionalize the internal IT function
  • Lead the evolution of the ERP towards a standard and scalable solution (Business Central)
  • Establish a clear IT / OT governance model
  • Ensure security, stability, and scalability in both industrial and corporate environments



Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the IT strategy aligned with the business strategy
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team (IT, OT, and industrial software)
  • Establish clear governance, roles, and processes
  • Align PLC development, industrial software, and corporate IT
  • Lead cross-functional transformation projects
  • Drive technological standardization without stifling innovation
  • Ensure the correct evolution of:
    • ERP
    • Infrastructure
    • Security
    • Cloud
    • Industrial data platforms
  • Act as the technology reference for the management team

Languages

  • Fluent in Spanish and English.

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary package consisting of base salary and variable compensation.
  • Direct involvement in the growth of a fast-scaling industrial technology company
  • A role with autonomy and real impact
  • A highly advanced technical environment
  • Long-term project
  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with the seniority of the role

About the company & team

The company has an exceptionally high level of technical expertise and product development, but now needs to strengthen its IT leadership, structure, and governance to support its scalability.

This is a strategic position with real impact on the organization and ample room for building and shaping the role.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Experience

  • Experience as IT Director / Head of IT / CTO in an industrial, engineering, or technology environment
  • Experience leading complex technical teams
  • Experience with:
    • IT / OT environments
    • Industrial automation or technical software
    • PLCs (ideally SIEMENS)
    • ERP (ideally Business Central)
    • Cloud and cybersecurity
  • PLC programming is not required, but understanding the environment and its challenges is essential



Personal Profile

  • A structuring leader, not just a technical one
  • Ability to prioritize and make decisions
  • Skilled at managing highly technical teams
  • Business and scalability oriented
  • Strong influencing and communication skills

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Michael Page España

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