Job Description
I have an excellent opportunity for a Head of IT for a Global manufacturing company based on the outskirts of London. The company prides itself on innovation and best practice and is seen as a market leader within its sector.
Overview
As Head of IT lead the Group IT function and:-
* Ensure the Group’s IT operations are secure, stable, resilient and robust
* Maximise the efficiency of the Group’s enterprise systems and utilise technology to implement innovative IT solutions which generate revenue and/or reduce costs for the Group.
The Role:
People
* Draft and lead the Group IT strategy.
* Manage, motivate, and develop your team to implement and achieve the Group IT strategy
* Engage effectively with stakeholders at Group and each subsidiary such as General Managers and IT operational leads
IT Operations
· Ensure the Group’s IT operations are secure and run smoothly on a day-to-day basis
· Ensure operational resilience through IT risk management and governance
· Harden the Group’s IT infrastructure & operations to minimise the risk & impact of a cyber attack
· Purchase efficient and cost effective technological systems, equipment & software that meet the needs of the business
· Implement and embed Group IT policies, procedures and systems to meet business objectives
· Work with subsidiary companies to ensure local IT support is at the right capability level, establishing approval and change processes where required
· Manage the Group IT budget
· Ensure IT initiatives and projects are implemented within agreed timescales and budgets
Enterprise Systems
· Maximise the efficiency of the Group’s enterprise systems e.g. Syspro, Microsoft 365, to improve productivity & collaboration
· Maintain and support a high quality ERP system that is cost effective and works for the Group & subsidiaries
Innovative IT Solutions
· Share & embed best practice around the Group
· Analyse the business requirements of subsidiaries to determine their technology needs
The Person
• A proven track record in strategic planning and hands on experience in implementing and managing large scale, multi-site IT
• Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
• Good technical understanding of computer infrastructure, systems, networks
• A thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 applications
• Basic understanding of MVC, C#, Angular front, MSSQL Database and Redis)
• Microsoft SQL Server and reporting services
• Ability to successfully lead, empower, manage, and develop a team
• Highly effective communicator and collaborator
• Excellent prioritisation & project management skills
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or a related field
• Hands on & a completer / finisher
• Punctual & approachable
Ideally you will have experience in supporting, maintaining and upgrading ERP systems and ideally 3-5 years in a manufacturing or distribution environment)