IT Manager

IT Manager, Manufacturing, Stoke to £55,000 A leading Engineering and manufacturing outfit are looking for an experienced, practical minded IT Manager to take ownership of their day-to-day technology environment. Due to growing they are requiring an IT Manager that has expertise in managing technology infrastructure, systems administration, and team leadership. The IT Manager will have a proven track record in leading IT projects, optimising system performance and ensuring compliance with industry standards for UK and International offices. Key Duties: * IT Infrastructure Management * Stakeholder Management * Cybersecurity * Project Management * Technical Expertise * Global Support / ERPs * Polices & Procedures * Budget & Cost Management * Continuous Improvement Qualifications: * Degree in information management, business administration, industrial engineering, business informatics) or comparable education Required Experience/Skills: * 5 – 10 years experience in IT infrastructure management, systems administration, and network operations * Proven experience in managing an IT team, including mentoring and development * Project management experience, including successful planning, execution, and completion of IT projects (e.g. system upgrades, software implementations) * Proficiency in cybersecurity practices, including implementing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing incident response * Experience with networking technologies (firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers) and troubleshooting complex network issues * Strong knowledge of systems and database administration * Experience in developing and managing IT budgets, including cost optimisation and vendor management * Familiarity with IT service management frameworks and best practices for maintaining IT operations and service continuity * Experience in ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations * Demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies * Cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder management. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. * Experience with cloud computing, IoT and AI/ML is a plus. * Strong analytical, conceptual and organisational skills * Negotiation skills for vendor contracts, software licensing, and service agreements Desirable skillset: * Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX and Atlassian suite of programmes (Jira / Confluence)