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Divisional Managing Director
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Divisional Managing Director
Divisional Managing Director – Digital Operations
Data is transforming industry. Across manufacturing, energy, nuclear, utilities and life sciences, organisations are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, optimise assets, reduce operating costs and accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable future.
The businesses that will lead tomorrow are those that unlock the value hidden within their operational data today. ITI Group is helping to make that happen.
With over 50 years of heritage, 300+ colleagues, and operations across the UK, Canada and Serbia, ITI Group delivers advanced automation, systems integration and digital transformation solutions to many of the world’s leading industrial organisations.
Backed by Private Equity, the Group is entering an ambitious new phase of growth—with a clear objective to more than double in size over the next three years. At the heart of this journey is Digital Operations.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is an outstanding chance to lead one of the UK’s fastest-growing industrial digital transformation businesses.
Digital Operations already represents ~50% of Group revenue and is a market-leading provider of solutions that transform operational data into measurable commercial advantage. Working with customers across critical infrastructure, manufacturing and beyond, the division delivers solutions spanning:
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Industrial Data Platforms & AVEVA PI System
- SCADA, HMI & Industrial IoT (IIoT)
- Digital Twins & Simulation
- Asset Intelligence & Condition Monitoring
- Business Analytics & Operational Performance
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These technologies empower customers to:
- Improve operational intelligence
- Optimise production
- Reduce downtime
- Strengthen asset performance
- Enhance safety & compliance
- Lower operating costs
- Make faster, data-driven decisions
This isn’t just a division leadership role. It’s an opportunity to shape the future of a high-growth technology business—with the backing, investment, and freedom to build something exceptional.
The Role
As Divisional Managing Director, you will own the strategic direction, commercial performance and growth of the Digital Operations business.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Own P&L and lead the division’s growth strategy.
- Develop and execute ambitious commercial & operational plans.
- Partner with the Sales team to secure major strategic opportunities and grow key customer relationships.
- Drive innovation & productisation, evolving the division’s digital solutions portfolio.
- Build, inspire, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborate with the CEO & Executive Leadership Team to help shape the Group’s overall future direction.
Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking an accustomed commercial leader with a proven track record in growing technology-listed industrial businesses, particularly within:
- Industrial software, automation, systems integration
- Operational technology (OT), industrial IoT
- Digital transformation
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You should demonstrate an understanding of how industrial organisations leverage operational data to improve productivity, optimise assets and create competitive advantage. Key attributes include:
- Significant executive leadership experience with full P&L responsibility.
- A proven ability to deliver profitable growth in complex technology-centric environments.
- Strong leadership capability—driving change, building exceptional teams, and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Credibility across multiple stakeholders, including customers, boards, investors, and senior executive stakeholders.
A hybrid working model is in place, with UK offices in Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Alcester & Saltaire, along with international operations in Toronto & Serbia. Regular national and international travel will be required.
This is a rare opportunity to take sole ownership of a market-leading Digital Operations business at a pivotal moment in its expansion.
Are you looking for a role where you can: ✔ Shape strategy & influence investment ✔ Build high-performing teams ✔ Create lasting commercial impact?
If so, we’d welcome an early, confidential conversation.
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