Digital Systems Manager

Lisburn, Northern Ireland | Public Sector | Full-time | £40,000–£45,000

Drive Digital Transformation with Purpose
Are you an experienced Digital Systems Manager or IT Systems Lead with a passion for improving operational technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment managing line-of-business applications? We're looking for a Digital Systems Manager to join our Client and play a critical role in shaping the future of our digital infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing
As our Digital Systems Manager, you’ll provide specialist technical and business expertise to lead, support, and develop a wide range of digital line-of-business systems across the business. These include mission-critical services such as:

Finance systems
HR & People Management platforms
Fleet and Operational Systems
️ Stores and Asset Management
Prevention & Protection Applications

You’ll also lead or contribute to the design, development, implementation, and upgrade of both existing and new digital systems to meet business needs — from hardware and software to training and communication resources.

Key Responsibilities
Provide expert support and technical oversight for business-critical digital systems
Manage end-to-end implementation of system upgrades, integrations, and migrations
Collaborate across departments (HR, Finance, Fleet, Ops) to align IT services with operational goals
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across systems and ensure continuity of service
Ensure compliance with strategic goals and digital transformation vision
Lead digital projects, manage technical stakeholders, and coordinate external vendors

✅ What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Digital Systems Manager, IT Systems Manager, or Technical Lead
Background in managing and developing a wide range of digital line-of-business systems
Ability to troubleshoot high-level technical issues across hardware/software solutions
Strong project management and documentation skills
Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management abilities
Educated to degree level in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related (desirable)
Public sector or emergency services background is a plus, but not essential.

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Interested?
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