Senior IT Manager

Spectrum IT Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment seeks an experienced senior IT leader to own the IT strategy and operations for a growing organisation on the south coast. You will shape the technology roadmap and deliver a programme of projects to support continued expansion.

Initially, you’ll focus on managing external vendors and MSP, with scope to bring IT functions in-house as the business develops. Hybrid working options exist with offices near Southampton and Portsmouth.

Qualifications

• Senior IT leader with proven track record in developing and implementing IT strategies.
• Experience delivering ERP deployments (SAP) and system upgrades across multiple sites.
• Strong background in data strategy and data governance.
• Hands-on IT/engineering background with practical, delivery-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned with growth plans.
• Oversee software, hardware, cloud services, data and infrastructure.
• Manage and optimise the SAP ERP system.
• Strengthen data security and improve data management processes.
• Manage external suppliers and MSP for effective service delivery.

Job description

Take ownership of IT strategy and operations within a growing organisation.

Following a period of growth through acquisitions, the business is appointing its first dedicated internal IT leader. This is an opportunity to shape its technology roadmap and deliver a varied programme of projects that will support continued expansion. Initially, you’ll focus on managing external vendors and service providers, with scope to bring selected IT functions in-house as the business develops.

Based on the south coast, the offices are within commuting distance of Southampton and Portsmouth, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

The role:

Reporting directly to senior management, you will:

• Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned with the company’s growth plans.
• Oversee software, hardware, cloud services, data and infrastructure.
• Manage and optimise the existing SAP ERP system.
• Strengthen data security and improve data management processes.
• Manage external suppliers and the existing managed service provider (MSP), ensuring effective service delivery.

About you:

You’ll be an experienced senior IT manager who combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands‑on approach. You will bring:

• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies.
• Experience delivering system upgrades and ERP deployments across multiple sites, ideally involving SAP and Microsoft technologies.
• A strong background in data, preferably including the development and implementation of data strategies.
• Hands‑on experience in IT or engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to commute to the Hampshire office as required.