IT Manager

Approach People Recruitment; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment seeks an IT Manager to lead the company’s technology strategy, ensuring business continuity, cybersecurity, and ongoing digital innovation. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on technical execution in a hybrid Madrid setting.

Responsibilities include designing IT strategy, managing infrastructure and cloud environments, leading cloud migrations, and ensuring compliance with ISO and GDPR standards across international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• At least 7 years in IT, with minimum 3 in leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in infrastructure, cloud, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills in corporate environments.
• Experience in international and multicultural settings.
• High level of English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Manage infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and critical systems.
• Lead cloud migration projects (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Implement cybersecurity, business continuity, and disaster recovery policies.
• Coordinate internal IT teams and external providers.
• Oversee IT budgets, contracts, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations (ISO, GDPR).
• Act as a trusted technology partner to different business units.

Skills

IT management

Cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BS in CS/Telecom

MS in IT Management

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

IT Manager - Leading Digital Transformation

Location: Madrid (Hybrid Work Model)
Sector: Information Technology – Infrastructure & Cloud
Experience Required: Minimum 7 years in IT, with at least 3 in leadership roles
Languages: Native Spanish and strong English proficiency
Qualification: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field; Master’s in IT Management is a plus

Position Overview

We are looking for an IT Manager to lead the company’s technology strategy, ensuring business continuity, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with both strategic vision and technical expertise to play a key role in the digital transformation of an international organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute the IT strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Manage infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and critical systems.

• Lead cloud migration projects (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

• Implement cybersecurity, business continuity, and disaster recovery policies.

• Coordinate internal IT teams and external providers.

• Oversee IT budgets, contracts, and cost optimization.

• Ensure compliance with international standards and regulations (ISO, GDPR, etc.).

• Act as a trusted technology partner to different business units.

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline.

• At least 7 years of IT experience, with a minimum of 3 years in team management.

• Strong expertise in infrastructure, cloud, networking, and cybersecurity.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills in corporate environments.

• Experience in international and multicultural settings.

• High level of English is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic role with direct impact on the company’s digital transformation.

• International environment with large-scale technology projects.

• Competitive salary package and attractive benefits.

• Strong opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you have IT management experience and a passion for digitalization, we’d love to hear from you.