Job Description
IT Director
Location: Reading
Salary: £125k to £140k + Car allowance and 30% bonus
83zero is partnered with a prominent company to recruit an IT Director responsible for driving the IT and service strategy. This role aims to foster a customer-centric culture and ensure exceptional support and reliability for both internal and external clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute IT and service strategies.
- Ensure high service and support standards for a global customer base.
- Collaborate with senior leaders in Sales, Product, Commercial, and Software to strengthen customer focus.
- Lead and manage an international team across various regions and manufacturing sites.
- Oversee IT budgets and cost management.
- Promote technological advancements and innovative solutions.
- Guide and support an internal software development team.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- In-depth technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, cloud services, and IT security.
- Extensive experience in a complex technical manufacturing environment.
- Skilled in managing legacy IT infrastructure and developing replacement strategies.
- Familiarity with high-security, compliance-oriented businesses and ISO standards.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems, ERP, and MRP in manufacturing.
- Proven leadership in managing software development and customer-facing teams.
- Experience managing diverse, international teams.
Additional Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent in a technical or business discipline.
- Proficiency in ITIL practices and change management.
- Track record of implementing continuous improvement and cost reduction strategies.
Travel: Some travel required.
This role is ideal for a seasoned IT leader ready to drive change and enhance technological capabilities in a complex, international manufacturing setting.
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