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)