Are you a highly technical IT Manager with 5+ years of experience looking for a role where you can truly get hands-on? We're seeking an innovative and commercially astute leader to take charge in a multi-country environment. Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing setting is ideal, but we're open to candidates from other sectors who thrive in technically demanding roles.
About the Role:
This is not just a managerial position – it’s a heavily technical, hands-on role. You'll be at the forefront of driving key infrastructure and technology projects while working alongside your team to configure network switches, troubleshoot servers, and manage mission-critical systems. You’ll ensure IT aligns seamlessly with business operations, particularly within manufacturing and customer-focused departments, pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead & Execute IT Projects: Take ownership of technical projects that align with business goals, from infrastructure upgrades to technology rollouts.
* Hands-On Problem Solving: Get deeply involved with system configurations, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure management.
* Technical IT Leadership: Manage IT operations with a heavy focus on server architecture, network infrastructure, and digital transformation.
* Optimize IT Spend: Control IT budgets while ensuring cutting-edge technologies are implemented to drive efficiency.
* Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Lead efforts in creating and executing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
* Crisis Management: Solve technical crises as they arise, leveraging your deep technical expertise to provide swift solutions.
* Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee third-party vendors, ensuring that technical standards are met and partnerships are optimized.
* Measure & Improve Performance: Use KPIs to drive team performance and push for technical excellence at every level.
What We’re Looking For:
* Technically Proficient Leader: You thrive on solving technical challenges and guiding your team through complex projects.
* Effective Communicator: You can explain complex technical solutions to both IT and non-IT stakeholders.
* Experienced Implementer: Proven track record of delivering new technologies and optimizing technical processes.
* Hands-On Manager: You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, whether it's troubleshooting a server issue or configuring network infrastructure.
* Innovator: Constantly seeking the latest technical advancements to improve systems and operations.
Essential Technical Skills:
* Cisco networking (predominantly switching)
* Microsoft 365 administration
* VMware
* High-availability storage solutions
* General Microsoft servers
Desirable Technical Skills:
* Linux
* AWS
* Grafana, MQTT, Node-Red
* MySQL, Timescale databases
* Apache and Nginx web servers
* Project management experience, especially in technical deployments
Location: Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire border. This role requires you to be onsite 3 days a week for project collaboration.
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