IT Operations & Transformation Manager

<p><strong>IT Operations & Transformation Manager</strong></p><p>Manchester £50,000 - £55,000</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll take ownership of IT operations while leading initiatives to improve systems, processes, and overall technology capability across the business.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p> Leading day-to-day IT operations across infrastructure, systems, and support</p><p> Driving technology transformation and continuous improvement initiatives</p><p> Acting as the key link between the business and Group IT</p><p> Managing third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers</p><p> Overseeing system performance, security, and reliability</p><p> Supporting business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery planning</p><p> Managing IT budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation</p><p> Leading and developing internal teams and external partners</p><p> Identifying and implementing new technologies to improve efficiency and user experience</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> Experience in an IT Manager / IT Operations / Infrastructure leadership role</p><p> Strong background across Microsoft technologies (Azure, Office 365, SharePoint)</p><p> Experience working in multi-site or group environments</p><p> Ability to balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking</p><p> Strong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams</p><p> Experience managing vendors, budgets, and IT projects</p><p> Exposure to cyber security, cloud, and system integrations</p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p> Opportunity to shape and influence the IT landscape</p><p> High visibility role with senior stakeholders</p><p> Blend of operational leadership and transformation work</p><p> Business investing in technology and change</p><p>Apply today with your most up to date CV!</p><p>BH36068</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aP%2fblHlMLSujFynwtJgpunfK5asoyMuXr" width="0" height="0" />