Head of IT & Digital Infrastructure

Build the digital backbone of a deep-tech company scaling globally

At Smart High Tech , we are solving one of the most critical bottlenecks in modern electronics: heat.

Our graphene-based materials enable the next generation of AI systems, data centres, and high-performance electronics .

We are now entering a decisive phase — moving from R&D to industrial-scale production and global commercialisation .

To enable this, we are seeking a Head of IT & Digital Infrastructure to build, integrate, and scale the company's digital foundation.

Your mission

This is not a traditional IT role.

You will:

• Build a secure, scalable, and integrated IT ecosystem
• Connect production, quality, and business systems
• Enable data-driven decision-making across the organisation
• Ensure our infrastructure supports international growth and multi-site operations

You will be a key enabler in taking the company from innovation → industrialization → global scale

What you will do

1. IT Infrastructure & Digital Platform

• Own and develop the full IT environment (Microsoft 365, network, devices, access)
• Define a scalable architecture for multi-site and international operations
• Ensure stability, security, and usability across the organisation

2. Industrial IT & Production Integration (Critical)

• Build and integrate IT systems supporting production (shopfloor IT)
• Connect:
• ERP
• MES / light MES
• QMS
• Enable traceability, data capture, and efficient production flows

3. Data & Decision Support

• Establish data structures and reporting frameworks
• Build dashboards for:
• production performance (yield, throughput)
• quality metrics
• cost per unit
• Support leadership with actionable insights

4. IT Security & IP Protection

• Protect sensitive technology and R&D data
• Implement access control and security architecture
• Enable secure collaboration with international partners

5. Systems Integration & Automation

• Lead ERP and business system implementations
• Automize manual workflows and processes
• Drive digital efficiency across the organisation

6. Web & Digital Presence

• Own and manage web platforms (WordPress or similar)
• Ensure performance, security, and continuous development

7. Vendor & Cost Management

• Manage IT vendors and partners
• Optimise licensing, contracts, and cost structures

8. Strategic Role

• Work closely with the CEO and management
• Act as a digital enabler for production scale-up and growth

Who you are

We are not looking for a maintainer. We are looking for a builder and scaler .

You:

• Have built or significantly transformed IT environments in growth or scale-up companies
• Understand the intersection of technology, production, and business value
• Thrive in environments where structure is missing — and create it
• Are both strategic and hands-on

Experience

• Microsoft 365 / modern workplace (incl. security)
• IT infrastructure and architecture
• System integration (ERP, production systems, data)
• Web platforms (e.g. WordPress)
• IT security and access management

Meritorious

• Experience from:
• manufacturing / industrial environments
• scale-ups or transformation journeys
• international organizations
• MES / QMS / ERP integration
• Data platforms, BI, or analytics

Personal qualities

• Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented
• Structured with strong execution capability
• High ownership and integrity
• Ability to build trust across teams

Why join Smart High Tech?

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Build the entire digital backbone of a deep-tech company
• Work at the intersection of AI, materials science, and industrial scale
• Have real ownership and impact , not just responsibility
• Shape how technology enables production, quality, and growth

What success looks like

Within 6–12 months, you have:

• Built a robust, scalable IT architecture
• Enabled data-driven production and quality control
• Secured IP and digital infrastructure
• Created a foundation for global expansion

We are not only hiring for experience. We are hiring for mindset, ownership, and ambition .