Are you ready to lead IT operations and digital transformation in a complex, fast‑paced business environment?
Do you have the technical and commercial expertise to drive infrastructure, cyber security, and systems performance at scale?
Can you combine strategic vision with hands‑on delivery to modernise technology and improve operational performance?
MacGregor Black are partnering with a growing and operationally complex business to appoint an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations, infrastructure, cyber security, and digital transformation across the organisation. This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic ownership with hands‑on operational delivery.
The successful individual will take accountability for the organisation’s end‑to‑end IT function, ensuring systems, infrastructure, cyber security, and business applications are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned to wider commercial and operational objectives.
This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering the company’s digital roadmap, driving continuous improvement across systems, data, automation, and technology capability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and deliver the organisation’s digital and IT strategy
* Translate business objectives into practical technology roadmaps and delivery plans
* Lead transformation initiatives across systems, data, automation, and integration
* Drive digital adoption and process improvement across the business
* Own the availability, performance, resilience, and scalability of IT infrastructure
* Ensure infrastructure remains secure, modern, and fit for operational demand
* Lead incident management, disaster recovery, and major outage response
* Oversee cloud, network, endpoint, and infrastructure environments
* Act as system owner for core business systems including ERP platforms
* Manage system integrations, upgrades, development, and vendor relationships
* Ensure systems support operational efficiency, data accuracy, and business performance
* Own cyber security strategy, controls, and compliance readiness
* Lead initiatives across SOC, endpoint security, identity management, backups, and risk mitigation
* Maintain visibility across technical risk, cyber exposure, and operational resilience
* Ensure high‑quality IT support and service delivery across the organisation
* Drive continuous improvement across user experience, response times, and IT reliability
* Lead, mentor, and develop the wider IT team
* Set clear objectives, accountability, and direction across the department
* Own IT budgets, forecasting, and cost management
* Build business cases for technology investment and transformation initiatives
* Manage supplier and vendor relationships to maximise value and service delivery
We're Looking For:
* Proven experience leading IT operations and digital transformation within a complex business environment
* Strong background across infrastructure, cyber security, business systems, and operational technology
* Experience managing suppliers, budgets, and cross‑functional stakeholder groups
* Strong understanding of systems integration, operational resilience, and technology governance
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and problem solving
* Infrastructure, cloud, and networking expertise
* Cyber security and risk management capability
* ERP systems and business application ownership experience
* Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
* Data governance and reporting understanding
* Ability to translate technical concepts into commercial business outcomes
* Strong prioritisation, decision‑making, and leadership capability
* ERP integration and modernisation experience
* Cloud migration and transformation programmes
* Experience with SOC and cyber incident response
* Exposure to OAL/Ignition, Redzone, OEE platforms, Prophet ERP, Ubiquity, or Meraki solutions
* Fresh Produce or manufacturing industry experience
* Lean qualification or continuous improvement exposure
* Commercially aware and operationally focused
* Pragmatic and solutions‑led approach
* Comfortable operating in fast‑paced environments
* Strong leadership presence with collaborative style
* Delivery‑focused with strong accountability and ownership
* Passionate about driving continuous improvement and business performance
For more information, please contact Scott McGowan.
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