Senior Information Systems Manager - Apps & Cloud

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking a Grade 9 Information Systems Specialist to provide senior technical leadership and operational management for the Council’s enterprise applications and information systems. The role combines hands-on expertise with team leadership, governance, and strategic planning to deliver secure, resilient digital services aligned with transformation priorities.

Accountabilities include directing the Applications Team, managing incidents, and driving cloud-based upgrades

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise applications, databases and integrations.
• Experience with cloud services and information security.
• Strong ITIL governance, project delivery and supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Applications Team and allocate resources.
• Coordinate major incidents across a large application estate.
• Deliver secure, resilient and well-governed digital services.
• Design and implement new systems, upgrades and integrations.
• Govern technical change through CAB and Technical Design Authority.
• Ensure cost-effective, value‑driven service delivery throughout lifecycles.

Skills

Enterprise apps

Databases

Integrations

Scripting

Cloud services

Information security

ITIL service management

Governance

Supplier management

Leadership

Communication to non-technical

Job description

Sheffield City Council is seeking a Grade 9 Information Systems Specialist to provide senior technical leadership and operational management for the Council’s enterprise applications and information systems. The role combines hands-on expertise with team leadership, governance, and strategic planning to deliver secure, resilient digital services aligned with transformation priorities.

Accountabilities include directing the Applications Team, managing incidents, and driving cloud-based upgrades