IT Manager – Applications and Infrastructure Oxford, Hybrid What you’ll do… As a IT Manager Applications and Infrastructure, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the IT operations for R&D & Manufacturing IT applications & associated IT Infrastructure, network. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring operational readiness of the R&D labs and managing the IT ecosystem for the R&D facilities. The role will be hybrid with 3-4 days on-site in Oxford. Reporting into the General Manager, IT, you will: Be responsible for the IT requirements for the R&D labs and manufacturing sites. Partner with Facilities and Capital Delivery/Project teams in all site IT infrastructure expansion needs. Collaborate with central IT & vendor team to ensure IT systems are operational and deliver business services as per defined SLAs. Manage the IT support, upgrades, troubleshooting etc. for R&D specific IT applications (CAD, Simulation, MBSE, ALM, PLM, LIMS etc,), Lab equipment’s associated software’s, and manufacturing IT applications (MES, QMS etc.) Who we are… Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset. What you’ll bring… Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field Extensive experience in managing R&D or Manufacturing related applications & associated IT infrastructure and network. Experience managing budgets and negotiating contracts Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements Strong understanding of the business processes and IT systems that are critical for the organization’s operations and how they can be affected by different scenarios. Ability to proactively plan, organize, and execute IT projects, such as conducting risk assessments, developing recovery strategies, and implementing solutions. What you’ll get… As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation. Agratas is a place to be authentically you. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.