Head of IT with experience of both Development and Infrastructure teams reporting into them. Strong security focus, very strong communication skills and very personable with the Gravitas to influence at C-suite. Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment required.
Client Details
Client is a Global leading player in Manufacturing company with specialism within the group in a number of different areas. They have over 2500 employees worldwide with a presence on multiple continents
Description
Lead mentor and performance manage a team of IT professionals. Provide Strategic leadership to ensure that IT road map is in line with and enhances overall company strategy and goals. Assess current IT estate and review new technologies to identify the viable options that can be adopted by the company. Oversee the maintenance of the organisations current IT infrastructure, including hardware, software security and Network. Business continuity planning Disaster recovery and resilience. Ensure effective integrity and security of IT systems. Further progress the cloud strategy
Profile
Degree in IT related discipline. Successful candidate will have at least 5 years in Manufacturing or Industrial production environment. Will have strong leadership and management skills with the ability to organise plan and think strategically.
Ideally some software development background as well as excellent knowledge of Infrastructure and Cloud from a Leadership perspective.
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Job Offer
Salary of £75000 + Bonus, Excellent Pension scheme, Family Health care. Fantastic opportunity to steer & impact a well established global business and drive the Technology side of the business forward.
The opportunity to build develop and mentor a team to drive the Technology estate into a new era. Ideally would have previously led on significant transformation projects including moving from on premise servers to cloud.