IT Manager - Birmingham/Flexible

IT Manager - Technical/Cloud - Birmingham/Flexible

55k - 65k per annum - 2 days a week in Birmingham, the rest from home.

We’re working with a UK-based organisation seeking a proactive and technically experienced IT Manager to support the strategic and operational growth of their IT function. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping core IT processes across infrastructure, software development, service delivery, and solutions architecture.

Within the role, you will help the client move from on-prem to cloud infrastructure. Will initially be a 12 month FTC.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of IT, the IT Consultant will lead improvements across multiple technical domains, ensuring IT systems, services, and vendors align with business strategy. The role is a blend of tactical execution and strategic planning; ideal for a candidate with prior experience at a senior level, who can drive innovation, manage risk, and deliver value through technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive improvements across IT Service Desk, Operations, Infrastructure, Software Development, and Solutions Architecture
• Develop roadmaps to support lifecycle management and ensure alignment with organisational objectives
• Provide technical guidance to maximise business benefits from IT investments and system consolidation
• Support vendor and supplier relationship management, focusing on contract compliance and return on investment
• Assist with day-to-day capacity planning and service delivery, ensuring SLAs are met and exceeded
• Identify and address technical debt and infrastructure risk, supporting cloud migration strategies

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (e.g. Lead IT Manager, Head of IT, or equivalent)
• Strong background in technical operations, service delivery, and infrastructure planning
• Solid understanding of IT service desk operations, networking, and systems architecture
• Experience with vendor management, contract compliance, and service optimisation
• Hands-on expertise in cloud migration projects and managing hybrid environments
• Demonstrated ability to align IT functions with broader business goals
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and prioritisation skills
• Relevant certifications or qualifications (e.g. Prince2, ITIL) beneficial