IT Manager
IT Manager, Manufacturing, Stoke to £55,000
A leading Engineering and manufacturing outfit are looking for an experienced, practical minded IT Manager to take ownership of their day-to-day technology environment. Due to growing they are requiring an IT Manager that has expertise in managing technology infrastructure, systems administration, and team leadership. The IT Manager will have a proven track record in leading IT projects, optimising system performance and ensuring compliance with industry standards for UK and International offices.
Key Duties:
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Cybersecurity
- Project Management
- Technical Expertise
- Global Support / ERPs
- Polices & Procedures
- Budget & Cost Management
- Continuous Improvement
Qualifications:
- Degree in information management, business administration, industrial engineering, business informatics) or comparable education
Required Experience/Skills:
- 5 – 10 years experience in IT infrastructure management, systems administration, and network operations
- Proven experience in managing an IT team, including mentoring and development
- Project management experience, including successful planning, execution, and completion of IT projects (e.g. system upgrades, software implementations)
- Proficiency in cybersecurity practices, including implementing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing incident response
- Experience with networking technologies (firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers) and troubleshooting complex network issues
- Strong knowledge of systems and database administration
- Experience in developing and managing IT budgets, including cost optimisation and vendor management
- Familiarity with IT service management frameworks and best practices for maintaining IT operations and service continuity
- Experience in ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations
- Demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies
- Cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder management. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
- Experience with cloud computing, IoT and AI/ML is a plus.
- Strong analytical, conceptual and organisational skills
- Negotiation skills for vendor contracts, software licensing, and service agreements
Desirable skillset:
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX and Atlassian suite of programmes (Jira / Confluence)