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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Group Information Technology Manager - **Company:** Parkside - **Location:** Uxbridge, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842881114-group-information-technology-manager ## About the Role * Proven senior IT leadership experience, such as IT Manager, Head of IT or equivalent. * Experience managing IT across multiple sites, countries or jurisdictions. * Strong understanding of ERP, CRM, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. * Experience delivering technology-led business transformation and growth. * Experience managing distributed teams across different time zones. * Strong commercial awareness and ability to link technology decisions to business outcomes. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. * Strong project, change and vendor management capability. * Comfortable operating in a growing organisation with ambiguity and change. ## Description My client is seeking a strategic, commercially-minded Group IT Manager to lead technology strategy, infrastructure and systems across a growing international organisation. The role will establish a standalone group IT environment, working closely with senior leadership and a third-party consultancy to design and implement the required systems, infrastructure and operating model. You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement where required, using technology, data and automation to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, scalability and business performance., * Define and own the group-wide IT strategy and technology roadmap. * Advise senior leadership on technology investment and business opportunities. * Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology, data and automation. * Manage and develop geographically distributed IT teams. Systems & Infrastructure * Oversee ERP, CRM, operational management, reporting and data platforms. * Establish scalable cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and disaster recovery capabilities. * Standardise systems, processes and vendors where appropriate. * Ensure systems support multi-country, multi-currency and multi-entity operations. Business Growth & Transformation * Use technology and data to support business growth and informed decision-making. * Enable efficient onboarding of new locations and businesses. * Support acquisitions, IT due diligence and post-acquisition integration. * Lead major technology projects, implementations and change programmes. * Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams. * Translate business requirements into practical technology solutions. * Manage external technology partners, suppliers and consultants. * Own IT budgets and ensure strong return on investment. 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