Head Of Technology - Senior Meteorologist
Department Of Housing, Plannng And Local Government
Dublin
Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service, is a division of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and is the leading provider of weather information and related service in the State. It provides a range of services to help protect life, property and promote life and societal wellbeing. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Head of Technology will be responsible for the technical, human and fi nancial aspects of the technology function as well as leading and managing the strategic development and maintenance of systems and infrastructure supporting the core 24/7 operational work of Met Éireann. The successful candidate will have: • At least three years substantial and directly relevant management experience, incorporating staff management and business planning, working in (i) an IT function, or (ii) in a relevant scientific/technical operational area; • Proven IT experience in ICT/technical infrastructure planning, development and policy definition; • Proven experience in implementing an ICT /Technical Strategy and providing expert technology leadership in a complex environment; • A qualification of at least Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in an Information Technology or numerate scientific discipline or relevant STEM discipline including Information Systems or engineering.
2196 days ago