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Senior IT Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G62 6EP, Scotland

Salary

£350 - £385 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an IT Manager to join their team, which plays a crucial role in the organization's operations.
  • The IT Manager will be responsible for implementing the Global IT strategy, ensuring high-quality information systems, and maintaining IT system continuity in a regulated environment.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as an IT Manager in a multi-site organization, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • The position offers a salary of £350 - £385 per day on a 12-month contract with hybrid working options.
  • Ideal candidates should have experience in ICT, familiarity with ISO 27001, and the ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.

Your new companyA leading pharmaceutical company with offices across the country. Due to the size and scale of the business, the IT team form an integral part of their operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a global organisation.Your new roleAs an IT manager, you will collaborate with end users, business leads, suppliers, and partners to deliver secure, scalable, reliable, and effective IT solutions and services. You will be responsible for the following:

  • Lead, plan, coordinate, and implement the Global IT strategy across all sites.
  • Ensure the highest quality of information and business systems in a dynamic, clinical, and regulated environment.
  • Maintain the continuity of IT systems while managing changing priorities and stringent deadlines.
  • Foster strong relationships with suppliers and partners to deliver top-notch IT solutions and services.
  • Handle highly sensitive financial information, business intellectual property, and business plans with utmost discretion and confidentiality.

What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will have experience of the following:

  • Proven experience as an IT Manager in a multi-site organisation, ideally global and/or with manufacturing facilities.
  • ICT industry experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Team player with experience managing diverse teams within tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility in a rapidly changing business environment.
  • Ability to manage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Experience handling business-critical system outages.
  • Expertise in defining, implementing, and improving IT policies and processes.
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001 certified organisations and process improvement.

Desirable:

  • SaaS experience.
  • Experience in an Agile software development environment.
  • Line management experience for day-to-day performance and long-term development of team members.
  • Experience growing a Corporate IT capability from the ground up.
  • Experience working in a team with remote/global managers and peers.

What you'll get in return

  • £350 - £385 Per day
  • 12 Month Contract
  • Hybrid working (2/3 days per week in central Scotland office)
  • Fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a global organisation

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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