Group Head of IT System and Infrastructure
hace 13 días
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Group Head of IT Systems & Infrastructure Our client is a rapidly expanding group of companies of diverse business interests. As part of a wider Group transformation project NRG have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Group Head of IT Systems & Infrastructure Are you ready to shape the IT backbone of a rapidly growing, transformation-focused organisation? We're looking for an experienced Group Head of IT Systems & Infrastructure to lead the development, integration, and operational management of enterprise-wide IT systems during a time of significant expansion and change. About the Organisation This fast-scaling, private equity-backed group with recent acquisitions and further growth on the horizon, the group is building a new brand and unified IT architecture to support its long-term strategy. You'll join a newly formed internal support and systems team and play a key role in delivering a robust, secure, and compliant IT infrastructure aligned to the Group's technology roadmap-designed to enable collaboration, operational efficiency, and secure digital transformation. Role Overview This hands-on, strategic role requires a proven leader with experience in complex Microsoft 365 environments and enterprise IT systems. You'll be responsible for implementing and managing a Group-wide infrastructure built on Microsoft's cloud and hybrid technologies, integrating systems from acquired businesses, and maintaining operational excellence. You'll be the driving force behind a new, Microsoft O365 tenancy and ensure successful integration of multiple domains into a cohesive platform that supports productivity, governance, and collaboration across the business. Key Responsibilities Systems Strategy & Planning • Define and implement the Group IT roadmap in alignment with business strategy, • Assess existing systems and prioritise technology initiatives and projects, • Allocate resources and track progress with internal and external stakeholders Microsoft 365 Tenant Integration • Build and manage a Group-wide M365 across multiple domains, • Standardise platform configuration and enforce governance and security policies, • Enable seamless collaboration, identity and access management, and application integration, • Manage third-party applications such as Sage, COINS etc Integration, Migration & Transformation • Lead integration of IT platforms from acquired businesses into the Group infrastructure, • Coordinate secure and compliant data migrations and system cutovers, • Optimise platform performance, simplify collaboration and reduce duplication Operations & Support • Ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of day-to-day IT operations, • Oversee troubleshooting, upgrades, and BAU system administration, • Manage MSPs and other vendors to meet SLAs and performance targets Compliance & Risk Management • Enforce policies that support regulatory compliance and IT security, • Develop and test Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans, • Monitor risk, conduct audits, and implement remediation actions as needed Project & Budget Management • Lead IT projects through their life cycle, including scoping, budgeting and delivery, • Track project performance using KPIs and provide actionable insights to senior leadership, • Report against OpEx and CapEx budgets, ensuring effective use of resources Stakeholder Engagement & Training • Work closely with stakeholders in HR, Finance, and Service Delivery to align systems with needs, • Provide training and adoption support for new systems and processes, • Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and digital enablement across the organisation Experience & Skills Required • 5+ years in IT systems/infrastructure management, • In-depth experience administering and configuring Microsoft 365, • Strong understanding of Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and cross-domain collaboration, • Proven track record in IT systems integration, governance, and security, • Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Comfortable working in a high-change, fast-paced environment The successful candidate will be joining the business at a key and exciting time. As a newly created position, you will be taking a lead role in the Groups IT / Infrastructure. This position can be offered either on a 12-24 month project or can equally be offered on a full time permanent basis due to the groups exciting plans for both organic and acquisitional growth