Information Technology Manager

JR United Kingdom; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food and drink business is seeking an IT Business Relationship Manager to bridge UK operations and global IT strategy. This pivotal role involves leading IT projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment with global standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strategic mindset, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT business relationship management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic IT partner to UK business units.
• Lead and develop a small IT team.
• Champion the delivery of local and global IT projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Project Delivery

Strategic Thinking

Tools

SAP

EDI

WMS

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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IT Business Relationship Manager

Are you a commercially savvy IT leader who thrives in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment??️?

Looking for a business where you can make a real impact at both local and global levels?

The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a leading international food and drink business, seeking an IT Business Relationship Manager to bridge the gap between UK operations and global IT strategy. This is a pivotal role where you’ll be the face of IT for the UK, delivering key projects, driving alignment, and ensuring that local business goals are supported through technology.

The Role

• Act as the strategic IT partner to UK business units, translating global IT strategy into effective local execution
• Lead and develop a small, capable IT team while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Champion the delivery of local and global IT projects – including SAP integrations, automation, cloud migration, and more
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders, vendors, and Group IT to deliver value-adding initiatives
• Act as a key point of escalation for IT challenges and ensure timely resolution of business-critical issues
• Drive adoption and communication of new systems and digital solutions across the business
• Oversee governance, compliance, and reporting processes to ensure the UK business remains aligned with global standards

The Person

• 5+ years of experience in IT business relationship management or a similar role within a fast-moving or matrixed business
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills – able to translate tech into business language
• Confident leading IT projects and overseeing service delivery across functions
• Knowledge of SAP, EDI, and distribution systems (WMS) is highly beneficial
• Comfortable working closely with global teams and navigating semi-corporate environments
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach – able to balance project delivery with operational leadership
• Holds a full UK driving licence

If you’re looking to join a dynamic, growing business and take ownership of key IT transformation projects, we’d love to hear from you!

The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection consultancy focused on the consumer products sector. For more opportunities or advice on your next career move, contact us today.