IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager
On site
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Full Time
14-04-2025
Job Specifications
Gleeson Recruitment have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager to join a growing and reputable business in the West Midlands. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of the infrastructure and operations (I&O) function within IT, accountable for IT I&O throughout the organization. The role reports into the Head of Shared Services and has line management responsibility for the Network, Operations, Infrastructure and Security Operations team.
This is a fantastic new opportunity to lead an expanding team in an exciting phase of growth and investment in IT across the business. You'll join a team implementing a "cloud first" and general transformation strategy across our multi-site, primarily UK based businesses. You'll play a central role developing and leading the ops and Infrastructure team, helping define and deliver an ongoing cloud journey.
The IT Operations and Infrastructure manager brings experience, knowledge, and future vision for transforming the I&O function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings and workforce. The role holder is a senior stakeholder in all relationships with externally sourced infrastructure and operations capabilities.
Experience Needed
Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent work experience
Significant experience of leadership responsibilities, including planning, budgeting, and staffing
Exceptional managerial skills; ability to develop and communicate an I&O vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy
Experience of evangelizing and implementing transformation initiatives where the target state included agile, DevOps, SRE, cloud adoption at scale.
Experience of building cloud management solutions, including software development, integration, and ongoing engineering aspects.
Deep understanding of current and emerging I&O technologies and practices, and how other enterprises are employing them
Leading cloud adoption (at scale), including establishing governance mechanisms, delivering migration projects and modifying I&O's target operating model.
Third-party management, working closely with sourcing and vendor managers.
Additional Benefits
A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business
Car/Allowance
Bonus to 10%
Private Medical Cover
Matched Pensions Scheme
On-site Gym
On-site childcare
Retail discounts
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
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About the Company
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integrity - everything they felt the industry lacked. Since then we have grown with our success, and have branched out by obtaining talented and experienced staff who embody the same values around customer service. We now cover Accountancy & Finance, Built Environment, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, IT, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, Procurement & Supply Chain, T... Know more
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