Here at Hays, we are working with a West Midlands company looking for an IT Service Manager to be responsible for the successful delivery and operational management of a number of key IT Services including Service Desk and end user support, all areas of operational IT including end-user IT, infrastructure, cloud hosting, Identity and Access Management, networks and IT security.

Salary - £55,000 p/a

Responsibility

• Day-to-day management of the IT Team
• Ensure availability and performance of ERP systems and other key business systems
• Maintain and build upon the relationship with our IT Managed Service Provider and stakeholders.
• Own the delivery of all IT infrastructure change projects
• Contribute to the strategic and tactical direction of the IT services and infrastructure department
• Develop and implement IT processes to ensure the business maintains compliance with standards and regulations

Desirable Experience

• Previous management of an IT team or leading virtual technical teams.
• Hands-on management of IT infrastructure and cloud services.
• Experience managing performance against SLA’s.
• IT System experience: SCADA, HMI, OEE, MES or similar
• Experience with transformation programs, preferably within an SME organisation.
• Demonstrable previous experience of managing IT projects
• At least 5 years of experience in IT Operations/Service Delivery.
• Previous Implemention of service management processes.

What you will get in return

• Ownership of your function
• An exciting and fast-paced work environment with variety
• Up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Extensive training programme to enhance and develop skills
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• Non-contributory private health care
• High contributory pension scheme
• Competitive life insurance package
• Staff purchase scheme

What you need to do now

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