IT and telecommunications director.
Also known as IT director, Technology director
IT and telecommunications directors set technology strategy and lead the function at a senior level, overseeing platforms, teams and major delivery in Ireland's technology-intensive economy.
What this role involves
Information technology and telecommunications directors provide senior leadership for an organisation's technology function. The role focuses on strategy, governance and large-scale delivery: shaping the technology roadmap, overseeing platforms and security, leading senior managers and engineers, managing significant budgets, and aligning technology with business goals. In Ireland these roles sit within multinationals, telecommunications providers and larger domestic organisations. They suit experienced technology leaders and are distinct from both hands-on engineering and general company leadership.
When this role fits
Likely a fit when
- your role is director-level IT or telecommunications leadership
- you set technology strategy and lead senior teams
Likely not a fit when
- your role is general company leadership without a technology remit
- your duties are hands-on engineering only
Official occupation classification
Roles like this usually map to the following SOC 2010 occupation code, which Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment uses on its occupation lists.
- SOC 1136Primary
Employment permit route signal
Critical Skills Employment Permit may be relevant
This is an occupation-level signal only. The exact duties, salary, qualifications, employer and permit route decide the outcome.
This is an occupation-level signal only. It is not a determination of eligibility, sponsorship, or permit approval.
Typical skills and qualifications
Language
- English (CEFR C1)
Transferable skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Teamwork
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Before you rely on a permit pathway
Depending on the exact duties, salary and employer, some roles in this area may be considered under Ireland's General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit routes, while others may fall on the ineligible list. This is general information only, not immigration advice, and official eligibility depends on the current occupation lists and your individual circumstances.
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Important
Source: IrishTalents editorial content, aligned to the UK SOC 2010 occupation classification used by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
IrishTalents is not a licensed employment agency and does not select or submit candidates. Any agency information reflects the wording found on agency websites only, not vacancies, sponsorship, or suitability.
An occupation (SOC) code classifies the kind of work. It does not by itself determine permit eligibility, Critical Skills status, or sponsorship. Job duties, salary, employer and permit route also matter.
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