Business Technology Manager

TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in energy seeks a Business Technology Manager to oversee IT and operational technology for its UK operations. This mid-senior level position involves developing a strategic technology roadmap, managing IT operations, and ensuring alignment with group standards. Candidates should have experience in IT management, vendor oversight, and a background in multi-vendor environments. Strong communication skills and a focus on operational excellence are key for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT Manager or Business Technology leadership role.
• Strong background in service delivery within multi-vendor environments.
• Solid understanding of IT and OT landscapes, including connectivity.
• Experience with PRINCE2, PMP and Agile; certifications preferred.
• ITIL service management knowledge; certification desirable.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, SLAs and performance metrics.
• Commercial mindset translating technology into business value.
• Experience in energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors is advantageous.
• Confident in engaging senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the UK Business Technology Roadmap.
• Translate UK growth into clear technology initiatives.
• Oversee all IT and OT operations across UK sites.
• Oversee IT and OT operations across UK sites including infrastructure, connectivity and end-user support.
• Manage vendor ecosystems with strong SLAs and commercial controls.
• Act as UK interface with Group IT for infrastructure, cybersecurity and data platforms.
• Ensure adherence to Group policies and security frameworks.
• Deliver projects using gate-based, waterfall or agile methodologies with governance.
• Monitor service performance, risk, resilience and continuous improvement.
• Support adoption of data, automation, AI and digital solutions to drive efficiency.

Skills

IT programme delivery

Operational ownership

Vendor management

Data-led decision making

Agile methodologies

ITIL service management

ITIL

Vendor management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

PRINCE2 certification

PMP certification

ITIL certification

Job description

Business Technology Manager

Location: Glasgow | Full-time

Industry: Renewable & Sustainable Energy / Infrastructure

Company size: UK arm of a Northern European energy group

TechNET has partnered with a rapidly growing sustainable energy and infrastructure business to appoint a Business Technology Manager for its UK operations. This organisation is a key contributor to the energy transition, developing and operating district energy, renewable heat and industrial energy assets across the UK. Backed by long‑term investment and experiencing continued growth, the business is strengthening its UK technology leadership to support scale, resilience and digital enablement.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Business Technology Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping a secure, reliable and future‑ready technology landscape for the UK business. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role with responsibility across IT and Operational Technology, acting as the strategic bridge between UK leadership and Group IT. You will shape the local technology roadmap in line with group architecture and cyber standards, while ensuring technology actively enables business growth, operational excellence and data‑led decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the UK Business Technology Roadmap, aligned to Group architecture, cybersecurity standards and industry best practice
• Translate UK growth and operational plans into clear technology, data, OT and digital initiatives
• Build and govern the UK IT/OT project portfolio, including budgets, delivery plans and benefits tracking
• Oversee all IT and OT operations across UK sites, covering infrastructure, connectivity, security and end‑user support
• Manage complex vendor and service‑provider ecosystems, ensuring strong SLAs, performance and commercial control
• Act as the primary UK interface with Group IT across infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms and digital systems
• Ensure adherence to Group policies, standards and security frameworks across UK operations
• Deliver projects using appropriate methodologies (gate‑based, waterfall and agile), with clear governance and milestones
• Monitor service performance, risk, resilience and continuous improvement
• Support adoption of data, automation, AI and digital solutions to drive efficiency and operational performance

About You

• Proven experience in an IT Manager or Business Technology leadership role, with operational ownership
• Strong background in IT programme, portfolio or service delivery within multi‑vendor environments
• Solid understanding of IT and OT landscapes, including connectivity and exposure to industrial or SCADA systems
• Experience delivering projects using recognised methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile); certifications preferred
• Strong grounding in ITIL service management; certification desirable
• Demonstrated success managing vendors, contracts, SLAs and service performance
• Commercially minded, able to translate technology into clear business value
• Experience in energy, utilities, industrial operations or infrastructure‑heavy sectors is advantageous
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and leadership teams

Personal Attributes

• Fast learner with the ability to quickly master new technology domains
• Curious and forward‑thinking about technology, data, OT, cyber and digital transformation
• Proactive, accountable and delivery‑focused, with a strong ownership mindset
• Comfortable operating in complex environments and creating clarity
• Able to bridge technical and commercial perspectives to influence decision‑making
• Encourages innovation, continuous improvement and disciplined execution

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology