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An opportunity has arisen for a Manager Integrated Technology (UK Operations) to join the FIT UK department in our Kidlington office.
About the role
The Manager of Integrated Technology (UK) is the senior technology leader supporting a global operating model accountable for IT continuity, service delivery, and technology-enabled business outcomes across the UK operations.
The role partners with the Senior business leaders in the UK and other non-Australian locations. Acting as the primary UK technology interface to Group Technology in Perth, the role ensures alignment to global standards while meeting the unique demands of advanced manufacturing, battery cell development, motorsport operations, and corporate functions.
The position has dotted line reporting for the full UK IT team and supports the hard line reporting into Global leads, primarily ensuring the requirements of the Fortescue Zero business are fully supported and delivered within the global operating model. The role will be heavily focussed on support, coaching and development of the UK team.
What you will do
The role supports technology services across several UK sites:
* Battery cell development and manufacturing
* Formula-E racing team operations
* Finance, procurement, and commercial functions
* Facilities and site operations
Key Accountabilities
1. IT Operations & Service Continuity
* Own overall IT service continuity, availability, and performance across all UK sites
* Ensure robust incident, problem, and change management practices are in place and effective
* Maintain high availability of mission-critical systems, particularly those supporting manufacturing, R&D, and motorsport operations
* Lead site support teams to deliver responsive, high-quality end-user services
2. Infrastructure
* Accountable for UK IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, end-user computing, and site connectivity
* Ensure infrastructure is secure, resilient, and scalable, aligned to Group Technology architecture and cyber standards
* Own infrastructure lifecycle planning, refresh, and decommissioning activities
3. Application Support & Business Partnership
* Lead application support teams responsible for business-critical systems
* Act as a senior technology business partner to UK leaders across engineering, manufacturing, racing operations, finance, procurement, and facilities
* Translate business needs into technology roadmaps and investment cases aligned to Group strategy
4. Programme & Project Delivery
* Lead a Programme Delivery team comprising Project Managers, a Change Management Lead, and Business Analysts
* Ensure effective delivery of UK technology projects, from initiation through to adoption and benefits realisation
* Establish and maintain project governance, prioritisation, and delivery discipline aligned to Group Technology frameworks
5. Financial & Commercial Management
* Support UK IT and programme delivery budgets more than £20 million, including both capital and operating expenditure
* Ensure strong financial governance, cost control, and value realisation across all technology spend
* Support vendor management, contract negotiations, and commercial performance of strategic suppliers
* Provide clear financial reporting and investment recommendations to Group Technology leadership
6. Stakeholder and Group Alignment
* Serve as the UK technology lead and senior escalation point
* Maintain strong alignment with Group Technology in Perth ensuring adherence to global standards architecture and security requirements
* Represent UK technology priorities and investment needs in global planning and governance forums
7 People Leadership Capability
* Lead develop and inspire multidisciplinary teams across IT operations and delivery
* Build capability through coaching succession planning and targeted skills development
* Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and service excellence
8 Risk Security Compliance
* Ensure UK IT operations comply with cyber security data protection and regulatory requirements
* Identify manage and mitigate operational financial and delivery risks
* Support internal and external audits and assurance activities
Leadership Attributes
* Commercially astute and outcomes focused
* Calm decisive and credible under pressure
* Strong communicator across technical and non technical audiences
* Comfortable balancing global standards with local delivery needs
* Pragmatic delivery oriented and collaborative
Role Success Measures
* Stable reliable IT services supporting complex high availability operations
* Delivery of UK technology projects within approved budgets exceeding 20m
* Demonstrable value and benefits realisation from technology investments
* Strong business satisfaction with IT services and partnership
* Clear alignment between UK technology delivery and Group Technology strategy
* High performing engaged IT and programme delivery teams
About you
Required
* Senior leadership experience in IT operations and delivery within complex, multi-site environments
* Proven accountability for large-scale technology budgets (£20m+)
* Strong background in infrastructure, service management, and application support
* Demonstrated experience leading project, programme, and change delivery teams
* Experience operating within a global or matrixed organisation, reporting internationally
* Strong commercial acumen and vendor management experience
* Ability to engage credibly with senior business and executive stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, R&D, or high-performance environments
* Exposure to regulated or safety-critical operations
* Experience with cloud platforms, modern workplace technologies, and enterprise applications
What is in it for you?
Our UK benefits include:
* Fortescue bonus scheme
* Aviva Pension
* Group Life Assurance
* Group Income Protection
* Electric Car Scheme
* Health Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
* Childcare Benefits
* Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.