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# Business Systems and IT Manager

- **Company:** gb
Midas Specialist Recruitment
- **Location:** Lancashire, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Business Systems, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, VMware Servers, Hyper-V, Information Technology Operations, Power BI, Cloud Services, Virtualization Technology, Microsoft Fabric, Syteline, Infor, Fortinet, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/business-systems-manager/midas-specialist-recruitment-job108033123

## About the Role

* Proven leadership experience across IT operations and business systems, with the confidence to be hands-on when needed.
 * Previous experience of managing and leading a small IT team,
 * Manufacturing background with experience managing ERP or other business-critical applications, Microsoft 365, hybrid infrastructure, virtualisation, cloud services and cyber security.
 * A track record of leading upgrades, migrations or implementations, and managing suppliers, contracts and budgets.
 * Clear communication, sound commercial judgement and the ability to turn business needs into workable technology plans.
 * Experience with Infor SyteLine or CPQ, Microsoft Fabric or Power BI, Hyper-V, Fortinet or manufacturing environments would be useful. Relevant practical experience will be considered alongside formal qualifications.

## Description

* Own and improve business-critical applications, including Infor SyteLine ERP and Infor CPQ, working with colleagues to strengthen processes and system adoption.
 * Lead a hybrid IT estate of VMware servers, Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and Fortinet technologies, including a planned migration to Microsoft Hyper-V.
 * Develop cyber security, backups, disaster recovery, service standards and reliable support for office, factory and remote users.
 * Improve management reporting and data quality, including work with Microsoft Fabric and related analytics tools.
 * Deliver projects and change, manage suppliers, licences and budgets, and advise senior leaders on technology risks and investment.


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