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# IT Director - Manchester

- **Company:** Adria Solutions ltd
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Dynamics, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/it-director-manchester/57039887

## About the Role

* Senior leadership experience with responsibility for IT across multi-site organisations
 * Strong service delivery expertise and ITIL-aligned operational management
 * Proven cybersecurity leadership within regulated or sensitive environments
 * Successful delivery of major IT systems, platforms, or transformation programmes
 * Experience managing budgets, third-party suppliers, and technical teams
 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud technologies, and modern workplace security
 * Experience within healthcare or another regulated environment is desirable

## Description

Our client, a UK-based group, is seeking an IT Director to lead end-to-end IT operations, technology strategy, and digital transformation across the organisation and its subsidiaries.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for delivering secure, reliable IT services while driving technology modernisation across infrastructure, business applications, cybersecurity, and ways of working., * Own the group-wide IT strategy, governance, and technology roadmap

 * Lead IT service delivery across service desk, field support, infrastructure, and business systems
 * Drive the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing development of Microsoft Dynamics 365
 * Own and enhance the organisation's management system
 * Strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, compliance, and risk management
 * Embed AI technologies (including AI agents) safely and pragmatically to improve business outcomes
 * Manage IT budgets, suppliers, contracts, and technology investments to deliver value for money
 * Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary IT team


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