IT Operations & Transformation Manager

IT Operations & Transformation Manager

Manchester 50,000 - 55,000

Zachary Daniels are partnered with a growing UK business to recruit an IT Operations & Transformation Manager, a key hire to drive improvements across technology, systems, and infrastructure.

This is a high-impact role where you'll sit between day-to-day IT operations and longer-term transformation, helping the business modernise its technology landscape while ensuring everything continues to run smoothly.

The Role

You'll take ownership of IT operations while leading initiatives to improve systems, processes, and overall technology capability across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading day-to-day IT operations across infrastructure, systems, and support

Driving technology transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

Acting as the key link between the business and Group IT

Managing third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers

Overseeing system performance, security, and reliability

Supporting business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery planning

Managing IT budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation

Leading and developing internal teams and external partners

Identifying and implementing new technologies to improve efficiency and user experience

What We're Looking For

Experience in an IT Manager / IT Operations / Infrastructure leadership role

Strong background across Microsoft technologies (Azure, Office 365, SharePoint)

Experience working in multi-site or group environments

Ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking

Strong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams

Experience managing vendors, budgets, and IT projects

Exposure to cyber security, cloud, and system integrations

Why Join?

Opportunity to shape and influence the IT landscape

High visibility role with senior stakeholders

Blend of operational leadership and transformation work

Business investing in technology and change

Apply today with your most up to date CV!

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