IT Manager

IT Manager

Reed | ENG, GB

Posted 9 days ago

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Description

Infrastructure & IT Transformation Manager


Location: East Anglia / Hybrid with Regular UK Site Travel
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits


Reed Technology are recruiting on behalf of a growing multi-site organisation seeking a hands-on Infrastructure & IT Transformation Manager to lead infrastructure modernisation, technology standardisation, cybersecurity improvements and acquisition integration projects. Working across multiple locations, you'll partner with senior stakeholders, operational teams and third-party providers to build a secure, resilient and scalable IT environment that supports business growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across complex, multi-site environments and delivering meaningful technology change.


Key Responsibilities


Infrastructure & Technology Transformation



  • Assess infrastructure, applications, networks and technology estates across multiple locations.

  • Develop and deliver a standardised infrastructure roadmap.

  • Lead infrastructure refresh, migration and modernisation initiatives.

  • Improve system performance, scalability and resilience.


Network & Connectivity



  • Lead WAN, LAN and Wi-Fi improvement programmes.

  • Drive network standardisation projects.

  • Work with MSPs and third-party providers to deliver infrastructure improvements.

  • Resolve connectivity challenges across operational and remote locations.


Cyber Security & Resilience



  • Strengthen security controls and reduce organisational risk.

  • Support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.

  • Enhance backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.

  • Coordinate vulnerability management and security assessments.


Acquisition & Integration Projects



  • Support technical due diligence for future acquisitions.

  • Assess inherited IT environments, applications and infrastructure.

  • Develop repeatable integration processes.

  • Deliver successful IT integration and standardisation programmes.


Supplier & Stakeholder Management



  • Manage MSP and technology supplier relationships.

  • Provide technical recommendations to senior leadership teams.

  • Produce business cases, project updates and roadmaps.

  • Act as the technical lead across infrastructure initiatives.


Skills & Experience Required



  • Experience delivering infrastructure transformation across multiple sites.

  • Strong networking knowledge including WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, routing and switching.

  • Experience leading infrastructure refresh, migration or standardisation programmes.

  • Strong supplier and MSP management experience.

  • Exposure to cybersecurity improvement initiatives.

  • Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup solutions and business continuity planning.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.


Desirable Experience



  • M&A integration experience.

  • Network standardisation programme delivery.

  • Experience within logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, FMCG, utilities, industrial services or construction.

  • Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 experience.

  • SD-WAN technologies.

  • Identity & Access Management and modern infrastructure design.

  • Experience within fast-growing organisations.


You must be willing to travel to locations when required.


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