IT Manager/Head of IT

A great opportunity for an IT Manager/Head of IT to join a well established manufacturing firm in Sheffield on a permanent basis. This is a rare role that combines oversight of IT, Software Development and ERP.

Client Details

Our customer is a family run business in Sheffield, steeped in history and heritage. They boast high employee retention and continue to invest in the development of their people. This opportunity would suit an individual who is looking for stability and security in their next role as part of a long term move.

Description

The IT Manager will be responsible for heading up the IT department for SME manufacturer in Sheffield.

The role will report to the MD and will have responsibility for

• Formulating, delivering and accountable for the IT strategy and budget
• Representing IT within the Company's Leadership Team
• Identifying and developing key-strategic requirements for the enhancement of the product and service offerings
• Delivery technology enabled projects - eg ERP implementation, process improvement, new software
• Developing the product roadmap for software products developed in house
• Leading and developing a small team of highly skilled, specialist developers and ITIL accredited support professionals
• Managing 3rd party suppliers
• Recruiting and developing apprentice support professionals

This role would suit an individual who enjoys working as part of a small team and wants to retain the ability to be hands-on technically and enjoys a varied role. This is a great opportunity for an IT Manager to have influence over strategy and autonomy in their role.

Profile

The role requires a customer-centric functional and IT leader with extensive skills in planning, new technology and delivery B2B solutions in a fast-moving, manufacturing environment. The essential skills for the IT Manager are:

• Broad IT skills to support and develop internal systems and processes
  • IT Operations (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI)
  • ERP systems (MS Dynamics NAV/Business Central)
  • Automated manufacturing operations
  • Web-based capabilities including E-commerce
  • Programs for specialist printing industry product lines
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication throughout the organisation
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle constant change (eg, government legislation, market adaptation, continual improvement, product and service innovation)
• Open, collaborative, proactive, team-oriented approach
• Background in manufacturing industry

DESIRABLE

• Experience of full life cycle application development and understanding of object-orientated design principles
• SQL Programming skills with SQL Server
• Experience of building APIs
• Project Management accreditation (APM, PRINCE2 etc)

Job Offer

A competitive salary range of £60,000 - £75,000

Car allowance and a bonus scheme.

The role is largely based onsite in Sheffield, although some hybrid working will be possible at times.