IT Manager

Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced IT Manager to own the technology landscape and drive digital transformation aligned with business goals. You will partner with senior leaders to shape the technology strategy, oversee IT operations, governance, security and vendor relationships, and translate complex tech into clear business value.

This role offers a strategic leadership position that blends vision with delivery, enabling a modern,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT Manager, Business Systems Manager or similar senior role.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, business applications, integrations and digital initiatives.
• Experience managing IT suppliers, external partners, contracts and budgets.
• Understanding of cyber security, governance, data protection and business continuity.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and modern digital workplace technologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the IT roadmap, aligning technology with business objectives.
• Drive digital transformation and improvements in systems, processes and automation.
• Oversee IT operations including infrastructure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint and integrations.
• Manage technology partnerships, contracts and service delivery.
• Ensure robust security, governance, risk management and business continuity.
• Manage IT budgets, licensing, procurement and commercial performance.
• Engage stakeholders across the business to influence leadership decisions.

Skills

IT Strategy

Leadership

Digital Transformation

Cyber Security

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking IT leader who can turn technology into business value?

We’re looking for an experienced IT Manager to take ownership of our technology landscape, drive digital transformation and ensure our IT systems, services and partnerships support the organisation’s future ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to bring people together to deliver meaningful change.

As IT Manager, you will play a key leadership role, working closely with senior leaders and business teams to shape and deliver our technology strategy.

You'll be responsible for:

• IT Strategy & Leadership: Developing and delivering the IT roadmap, aligning technology priorities with business objectives.


• Digital Transformation: Driving improvements in systems, processes, automation and digital capabilities.


• IT Operations: Overseeing infrastructure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, business systems, integrations and service performance.


• Technology Partnerships: Managing external IT partners, suppliers, contracts and service delivery.


• Cyber Security & Governance: Ensuring robust security, resilience, compliance, risk management and business continuity.


• Financial Management: Managing IT budgets, investment proposals, licensing, procurement and commercial performance.


• Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships across the business and influencing decisions at leadership level.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in an IT Manager, Business Systems Manager, Digital Lead or similar senior technology role.


• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, business applications, integrations and digital transformation.


• Experience managing IT suppliers, external partners, contracts and budgets.


• A good understanding of cyber security, governance, data protection and business continuity.


• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and modern digital workplace technologies.


• The ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business recommendations.


• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

This is more than an IT operations role. It's an opportunity to influence business strategy, shape our digital future and make a real difference to how the organisation operates.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape and own the organisation's technology roadmap.


• Lead meaningful digital and operational improvements.


• Influence strategic business decisions.


• Build strong partnerships and develop a modern, resilient IT environment.

If you're a commercially minded, technically capable IT leader who enjoys combining strategy, innovation and delivery, we'd love to hear from you.