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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.

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Typical skills and qualifications

Language

  • English (CEFR C1)

Transferable skills

  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Teamwork

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Source: IrishTalents editorial content, aligned to the UK SOC 2010 occupation classification used by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.