Technology Platforms Manager

Consortium; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private medical cover

Flexible hybrid working

Paid volunteering day

Wellbeing support

Workplace discounts

Job summary

ICAEW in Milton Keynes is seeking a Technology Platforms Manager to lead and grow our hybrid cloud and on-premise tech estate. The role focuses on Azure, identity and security, and platform automation to deliver reliable services.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, work with security and architecture teams, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining high service standards in a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Experience leading technical teams and external service providers.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, IAM, networking and virtualization.
• Experience implementing automation and IaC with PowerShell, Bicep or Terraform.
• IT service management experience including incident, problem and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICAEW's technology platforms across cloud, core infra and digital workplace.
• Oversee Azure and hybrid infrastructure, cloud governance and legacy modernisation.
• Drive platform engineering and automation via IaC, CI/CD, self-service.
• Own platform performance, incident and disaster recovery, risk management.
• Lead multidisciplinary tech team and manage external suppliers.
• Collaborate with Enablement, Architecture and Security to improve security and cost.

Skills

Hybrid cloud experience

Azure expertise

Team leadership

IT service management

Automation

CI/CD

Security governance

Tools

PowerShell

Bicep

Terraform

Azure AD / Entra ID

Job description

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a Technology Platforms Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £76,000 to £85,500 and a hybrid working pattern.

What you will be doing;

• Lead and manage ICAEW's technology platforms across cloud, core infrastructure and the digital workplace, ensuring services are reliable, secure and meet agreed service levels.
• Oversee the Microsoft Azure and hybrid infrastructure estate, including cloud governance, networking, identity management and the modernisation of legacy systems.
• Drive platform engineering and automation through infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and self-service capabilities, reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of platform performance, major incident and problem management, backup and disaster recovery, ensuring services remain resilient and operational risks are effectively managed.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technology team, managing external suppliers and ensuring high standards of service delivery, technical capability and operational performance.
• Work closely with Technology Enablement, Architecture and Security teams to improve platform security, manage technical debt, optimise cloud costs and ensure new services are operationally ready.

What you will need;

Experience

• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud infrastructure, with strong Microsoft Azure expertise covering landing zones, networking, governance, policy and platform operations.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams, managing external service providers and taking accountability for service levels and operational performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, identity and access management, networking, Windows Server and virtualisation environments.
• Practical experience implementing automation and infrastructure as code using PowerShell, Bicep or Terraform, alongside CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience in IT service management, including major incident, problem and change management, service monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, with the ability to communicate technical risks to senior stakeholders.

What you can expect from us;

• A strong pension contribution from us of 9%
• Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
• 24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Hybrid working to help you find the right balance
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.