EMEA IT Operations Technical Lead (maternity cover)

Johnson Controls

Cork, IEonsitePosted Jul 16, 2026
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At a glance

Why this role might suit you

This role offers a chance to lead critical ERP operations across EMEA, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive service improvements within a global technology environment during a defined maternity cover period.

Skills

itilerpincident-managementchange-managementvendor-managementstakeholder-managementprocess-improvementapplication-supportenterprise-applicationsit-operationsservice-delivery

About the role

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Operating in more than 150 countries, we help organizations optimize performance, improve occupant experiences, and achieve their sustainability goals through innovative building technologies and services. We're currently looking for an IT Operations Technical Lead to join our EMEA IT team on a 9 to 12-month maternity cover contract.

What You Will Do

As the IT Operations Technical Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring the stability and performance of critical ERP and enterprise applications across EMEA. Acting as the link between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners, you'll drive operational excellence, service quality, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:

Leading application operations and service delivery across EMEA

Managing incidents, problems, and change activities

Partnering with vendors to ensure SLA performance and service quality

Driving governance, reporting, and operational improvements

Building strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders

Identifying opportunities to optimize processes and application performance

What We Look For

5+ years' experience in IT Operations, Application Support, or a similar technical leadership role

Strong understanding of enterprise applications and IT service management (ITSM)

Experience working with managed service providers and external vendors

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, or related field

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a global technology environment, working with senior stakeholders and supporting business-critical applications across the EMEA region.

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