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)