IT Manager (Site / Sites)

GKN Aerospace; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee IT services at their Luton site. This role involves managing a team and acting as a liaison with Site Directors. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, with at least 5 years of experience in people and project management. Responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency, supporting IT policies, and collaborating with global teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Benefits

8% holiday allowance

42 paid holidays per year

Excellent pension scheme

Travel allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in people and project management.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT services within a site or site cluster.
• Represent the IT function as a member of the Site Steering Committee.
• Ensure effective deployment of equipment for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Effective communication

Teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

IT Manager Defense Hoogeveen

The Site IT Manager is responsible for managing IT services within a site or site cluster. This role serves as the main point of contact for Site Directors and Site Functional Leads as part of the Site Steering Committee (SSC).

Key responsibilities

• Being empowered to intervene when site‑specific incidents or changes are not being resolved in line with site expectations, and working directly with Operations, Applications, and Cyber teams to ensure timely resolution of key issues.
• Participating in Daily Drumbeat calls as needed to scale priority issues.
• Ensuring clear communication with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring incidents, changes, and projects are prioritised according to site expectations.
• Coordinating with IT Functional Leads to ensure appropriate service levels for infrastructure, applications, security, and the service desk.

Job Responsibilities

The Site IT Manager also provides site‑based IT employees with the necessary management support in collaboration with the relevant global IT teams and management within a matrix organization.

• Acts as the IT Business Partner for a site or site cluster, representing the IT function as a member of the Site Steering Committee (SSC).
• Is empowered to steer IT resources, in collaboration with IT Functional Leads, to resolve IT issues and assignments.
• Implements, maintains, and monitors IT policies and procedures.
• Ensures equipment is deployed effectively to achieve maximum efficiency and cost control.>
• Supports Global and Regional IT operations.
• Supports adherence to Global and Regional IT standards, ensuring they are adopted and that IT systems are utilised to their full potential with assistance from global functions as required.
• Contributes to the annual IT budget process.
• Oversees the management of IT services within a site or site cluster.
• Ensures the IT function operates efficiently and maintains a customer‑service‑oriented approach.
• Ensures IT security requirements are observed and implemented across sites of responsibility.
• Provides support to site‑based IT employees, including aspects of pastoral care (facilities, health, safety, wellbeing, etc.).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Systems experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in people management and project management.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and matrix environment, including strong listening, communication, and constructive challenge skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to guide others and achieve results in a matrix structure.
• Proven ability to be proactive, take initiative, and exercise sound independent judgement.
• Professionalism, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Ability to work directly with management in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong problem‑solving and project‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi‑reporting relationship structure.
• Role is attached to site, regular site presences is required.
• Willingness to travel.

What do we offer

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry.

Furthermore, we will offer you :

• A gross monthly salary depending on your experience, role readiness and according to the CLA Metalektro grade O,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 42 paid holidays for full‑time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days),
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers. Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

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