At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT systems planning, implementation, and maintenance while managing a growing support team.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovative technology solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to emerging technologies like AI and IoT.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing IT infrastructure and supporting business growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT management, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Due to continued growth of the company, we are currently looking for an IS Manager to support the IT Department. You will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the company's information systems and technology infrastructure, ensuring the efficient and secure operation of our IT systems. This is a hands-on and varied role managing a small but growing IT Support Team aimed at delivering world-class Business IT support.
You will also be required to:
- Contribute to align the development of the Information & business systems & technology adopted to meet the long-term strategic goals of the business and understand the requirements to meet the near-term business goals.
- Be aware of emerging technologies, such as AI, ML and IoT, and how they may impact the organization.
- Prepare, submit & control budget costs for all IT related expenditure across all Paralloy business units.
- Oversee and optimize the organization’s IT infrastructure, including local and wide area network management, server and storage management, backup and recovery, and cloud infrastructure management.
- Implement and enforce security measures to protect the organization’s IT infrastructure from threats such as cyberattacks, unauthorized access, and data breaches, ensuring the security posture is of the highest calibre within the constraints of budget and operational capabilities.
- Maintain compliance to appropriate internal and external standards including but not exclusively: Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST 800 and others as required by the business and our customers.
- Control the relationship with key IT system vendors and develop new supply chains where appropriate, monitoring any critical vendors to ensure continuity of service provision.
- Lead and participate in managing various projects to deliver updated and new solutions in critical and non-critical business systems.
- Lead and develop a team of IT professionals, ensuring the team’s success and the smooth operation of the IT function.
- Provide user support and training, carrying out user support tasks and end-user training when necessary.
Ideally, you have a wide understanding of IT Infrastructure with a good working knowledge of systems and applications, good leadership and communication skills across business functions, decision-making and good business acumen, a good understanding of the impact of potential risks to IT and the impact on the business, efficient problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, and bring a mature and professional approach to the role. Experience working within a heavy manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
IS Manager in Billingham employer: ParalloyGroup
ParalloyGroup is an exceptional employer located in Sheffield, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets precision in the Aerospace and Power Generation sectors. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as pension plans and life insurance, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
