Senior IT Manager

Senior IT Manager – Hampshire £65,000–£85,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working Take ownership of IT strategy and operations within a growing organisation. Following a period of growth through acquisitions, the business is appointing its first dedicated internal IT leader. This is an opportunity to shape its technology roadmap and deliver a varied programme of projects that will support continued expansion. Initially, you'll focus on managing external vendors and service providers, with scope to bring selected IT functions in-house as the business develops. Based on the south coast, the offices are within commuting distance of Southampton and Portsmouth, with flexible hybrid working arrangements. The role: Reporting directly to senior management, you will:

• Develop and deliver an IT strategy aligned with the company's growth plans.
• Oversee software, hardware, cloud services, data and infrastructure.
• Manage and optimise the existing SAP ERP system.
• Strengthen data security and improve data management processes.
• Manage external suppliers and the existing managed service provider (MSP), ensuring effective service delivery. About you: You'll be an experienced senior IT manager who combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. You will bring:
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies.
• Experience delivering system upgrades and ERP deployments across multiple sites, ideally involving SAP and Microsoft technologies.
• A strong background in data, preferably including the development and implementation of data strategies.
• Hands-on experience in IT or engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders. Requirements
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to commute to the Hampshire office as required.