IT Manager

Miller’s Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic IT Manager to lead their technology initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating and executing a strategic IT roadmap, ensuring the availability of core services, and providing third line support. Your leadership will drive the IT function to deliver 24/7 support, while managing multiple projects that align with business growth. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, offering a vibrant work environment with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Job Specific Uniform

Company Pension

Up to 32 Holidays Days

Company Wide Fun Days

Regular Staff Treats

Qualifications

• Experience in managing IT functions and strategic roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the strategic IT roadmap for the business.
• Overseeing project management for IT upgrades and providing third line support.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Data Security

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft 365

Gamma Horizon Cloud Telephony

ERP Applications

WMS Applications

Sage Applications

Job description

Millers Vanguard are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Management, the IT Manager will be responsible for ensuring availability of the core services to the business.

Responsibilities include:

1. Creating, developing, and maintaining the strategic IT roadmap for the business.
2. Oversee the project management product upgrades, updates, and additions to Siclops, Redledge, Sage, Microsoft 365 & any other applications used within the business.
3. Provide third line support for all aspects of business relating to the IT Department.
4. Horizon scanning to deliver long term pathways for business growth underpinned by assured ICT functions.
5. Engage with key stakeholders to identify and deliver business priorities and continuous improvement program.
6. Strategic leadership of IT function to deliver 24/7/365 support.
7. Single point of accountability for all aspects of technology, including identifying & implementing new systems.
8. Concurrently managing multiple projects to support business growth, often with converging objectives, across separate business areas.
9. Governance assurance, including risk management responsibility for business function area, to executive management of Miller’s Vanguard.
10. Budget responsibility up to £1M per annum.
11. Sourcing, contracts, and supplier management.
12. Project management responsibility for all IT related projects across the business.
13. Data security & GDPR implementation and management.

Our ideal candidate:

1. Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
2. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Stack
3. Working knowledge of Gamma Horizon Cloud Telephony
4. Working knowledge of ERP, WMS & Sage applications

Why join us?

1. Job Specific Uniform & tooling for all roles
2. Company wide fun days and charity events
3. Company Pension
4. Up to 32 holidays days per year
5. Regular staff ‘treats’ for employees and their families.