Head of IT - AWS - Manchester

Circle Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in central Manchester is seeking a Head of IT with strong operational experience in AWS and IT infrastructure. This hands-on role involves managing IT operations, driving innovation, and overseeing a global team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in implementing the company's IT strategy and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar senior IT role.
• Hands-on experience in AWS, Cisco, and Microsoft infrastructure.
• Ability to manage cross-functional IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT operations and project delivery in an AWS environment.
• Manage and mentor IT professionals in various domains.
• Ensure IT services meet business needs and comply with SLAs.

Skills

AWS

IT Infrastructure

Cisco

Microsoft

IT Security

Job description

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Head of IT - Manchester - Brand New Global role

Head of IT with strong operational IT experience in several areas, including IT infrastructure & cloud-based applications in AWS, is required by a leading company in central Manchester. This is very much an IT operational-type role day to day and hands-on, rather than strategic, so from a technology standpoint, you must have good AWS knowledge as well as standard IT infrastructure experience in Cisco and the Microsoft stack

The career path for this role is to become the Global Head of IT, so be part of something special in their brand-new Manchester office and UK headquarters. They have an IT strategy signed off and in action so it's supporting this alongside the CTO, working on a global scale to implement this vision.

The successful candidate will deliver and manage the day-to-day IT operations, maintaining high standards of IT service delivery, and safeguarding their IT infrastructure. You will also drive innovation in a cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) as well as working on a global scale. Brand new projects, driving change and being the face of IT in the UK and across the world for this truly worldwide client.

The team that you will oversee is 10+, building an IT team in the UK, while managing IT specialists across the globe (America, Australia, Asia & Europe)

Experience Required

• Experience in a similar senior IT role i.e. Head of IT / Head of IT Ops / IT Operations Manager
• Hands-operational senior IT experience in AWS, Cisco and Microsoft infrastructure
• Ability to manage cross-functional IT teams and develop those teams
• Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure and IT operations management.
• If you have any experience managing global teams, this would be a bonus
• Have the ability to implement and lead large-scale IT projects.
• A good IT security background would be a bonus
• Worked in a cloud environment (AWS)
  
  

The role

• Execute and oversee the IT Operations in alignment with the company goals, ensuring effective and timely delivery of IT projects in an AWS cloud environment
• Manage and mentor the team of IT professionals, in IT infrastructure, Networking, IT Security and Applications - supporting the overall defined IT strategy.
• Oversee and ensure IT operates efficiently, providing outstanding support to all staff members across multiple offices globally
• Oversee the delivery of IT services within AWS, Microsoft & Cisco environments, ensuring they meet business needs and comply with established SLAs.
• Lead IT infrastructure, including IT security initiatives to ensure robust and reliable systems across the business.
• Collaborate with senior management, including people at the Director level and other stakeholders to understand and address urgent IT needs, to develop a robust IT strategy moving forward.
  
  

The role is to the be face of IT in the UK. With an office based in central Manchester, with the expectation to be in the office the majority of the time. My client is looking to pay a starting salary between £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits.

To apply, send your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com

Keywords: Head of IT / Head of IT Infrastructure / Head of IT Services / AWS / IT Security / Microsoft / Cisco / Manchester

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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