IT Manager - Kirkcaldy * On-site with rare international travel to the US
Lorien’s recently onboarded client, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an IT Manager to head up IT operations at their UK headquarters in Fife. This is a strategic leadership role with hands-on responsibility across business systems and digital transformation projects. You’ll be working closely with the senior leadership team and have the opportunity to shape how technology supports and enhances business performance.
This is a pivotal position where you’ll oversee day-to-day IT operations, guide system improvements, and lead the delivery of technical solutions that support business-critical processes such as order management/supply chain/procurement/warehousing, and more.
Reporting to international stakeholders and managing a UK-based team, you’ll need to combine strategic thinking with a strong ability to drive projects from inception through to implementation.
Lead and manage all UK-based IT operations and business systems
Act as the key liaison between IT and business users, ensuring technology supports strategic objectives
Oversee a range of software systems including ERP/CRM/MES/bespoke solutions and more
Manage system upgrades, integrations, and implementation projects across departments
Take ownership of the local IT budget (c. £Develop and implement IT policies and standards aligned with global governance frameworks
Lead, mentor and develop a close-knit team of IT professionals
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure compliance with agreed security, architecture, and network standards
Provide technical and operational leadership on key systems including Unix-based ERP and Windows infrastructure
Contribute to the global IT strategy from a UK perspective and drive local execution
Act as a thought leader in identifying process improvements and digital efficiencies
Deliver complex technical and application-based projects on time and within budget
Lead vendor management, tenders, and contract negotiations for systems, hardware, and services
Proven background in a similar IT management or business systems leadership role
Strong background in systems integration and business applications (ERP, CRM, MES, CPQ)
Ability to lead and manage applications and infrastructure-oriented projects, budgets and strategic planning processes
Previous exposure to a corporate group IT environment
Join a stable, international organisation with a clear commitment to innovation and quality
Influence the future of IT at a strategic level, while still staying connected to hands-on delivery
Based at a modern manufacturing HQ with occasional international travel to the United States
If this sounds like a great next step for you and your career and you’d like to know more, apply now for immediate consideration and let’s have a chat!