Strategic IT Leader | ERP & Infrastructure Owner

Connected IT; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connected IT is seeking a strategic Head of IT/IT Manager to own the IT function, report to the MD, and shape the technology roadmap for a growing manufacturing, import, and wholesale business near Manchester. The role combines leadership with hands-on technical oversight in a collaborative, office-based setting.

You will lead an internal team, manage external partners, and drive ERP initiatives, systems integration, and governance to support the business’ ongoing expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as IT Manager/Head of IT, ideally in SME environments (wholesale, distribution, logistics or supply chain).
• ERP knowledge with focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O and systems integrations.
• Hands-on capability to act on escalations across infrastructure, hardware, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Define IT strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a small internal IT team; manage external IT partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Hands-on IT

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Job description

Connected IT is seeking a strategic Head of IT/IT Manager to own the IT function, report to the MD, and shape the technology roadmap for a growing manufacturing, import, and wholesale business near Manchester. The role combines leadership with hands-on technical oversight in a collaborative, office-based setting.

You will lead an internal team, manage external partners, and drive ERP initiatives, systems integration, and governance to support the business’ ongoing expansion.