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Location
Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
£75k - 90k per year
Sector
Technology
Reference
88168
Posted
Posted 23 days ago

Head of Technology & Architecture | Engineering Leadership | Digital Transformation | Distribution & Manufacturing | E-commerce

 

If you're looking for a role where you will be given complete autonomy to make a huge impact within a multimillion pound business, this might be the position you've been waiting for ...

 

I have recently partnered exclusively with a leading manufacturing business who are seeking an experienced Technology leader to spearhead a business-wide digital transformation⚙️

 

This pivotal role will include designing and implementing next-generation IT architecture and delivering successful technology strategies to ensure this business remains at the forefront of innovation while maintaining operational efficiency. You will inherit a small Technology team, but will also have the freedom to expand the team as you see fit.

 

Key responsibilities:

✔️ Design strategic roadmaps to deliver the best technical solutions for the business, including ERP, digital and business intelligence solutions

✔️ Integrate third party and in-house development systems

✔️ Advise on and implement data and cyber security measures across hardware, software and other services, ensuring the business is risk averse

✔️ Manage the deployment, development, monitoring and up-grading of existing systems

✔️ Have oversight of day-to-day IT operations across Manchester and Northern Ireland

✔️ Budget planning and control, reporting to Board

✔️ Obtain the best commercial terms with suppliers of hardware and software and manage supplier relationships with key technology partners

✔️ Develop, inspire and lead the IT team

 

Requirements:

5+ years of Technology leadership experience (ideally in a distribution/manufacturing environment)

Hands-on experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems

Experience with cloud services (and ideally cloud migration projects)

A proven track record of designing and implementing successful technology strategies

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

 

Package:

Flexible hybrid set up (brand new Salford-based office)

Negotiable salary (starting at £75,000+)

Bonus scheme

Health Insurance

❤️‍ Life Insurance

Opportunity for progression to CTO

and many more!

 

Interviews are taking place immediately and will consist of MAXIMUM 3 stages!

 

To be considered for this role, please apply directly to this advert. For any questions - drop me an email at emily@forwardrole.com!

 

Head of Technology & Architecture | Engineering Leadership | Digital Transformation | Distribution & Manufacturing | E-commerce

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