IT Manager

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IT Manager with a minimum of 5 years experience in IT Management required to join an established construction company based in North West London. Due to consistent growth, the business have outgrown their current IT function so are looking to bring in an IT Manager to own information technology and computer systems within the business and develop the IT strategy to support future business needs and legislative changes.Duties:* Managing the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of organisational IT systems. This will include operating systems, servers, PCs, software apps, telephones and peripherals

* Leading the development and enhancement of systems and integrating new systems with those existing

* Working with staff to develop plans and strategies so client services can be enhanced, user effectiveness improved, and innovation encouraged

* Liaising regularly with executive and senior management as well as systems users

* Developing standard operating procedures aligned to best practice, and ensuring written protocols and guidelines are provided for its staff and all end-users

* Ensuring written documentation is created and maintained, to include user and system manuals, licence agreements and all documentation relating to modifications and upgrades

* Keeping up to date with the most recent technologies and advising on what new technological solutions and their implementation will meet business and systems requirements

* Negotiating with suppliers of hardware and software to get the best deal, including external support, and being responsible for contracting consultants and making service agreementsKey skill requirements/competencies* Minimum 5 years' proven experience in IT management

* High level of knowledge of web-based technologies

* Proven record of defining IT strategies, identifying opportunities and implementing changes

* Capability to create IT policies, information security standards and procedures

* Experience in managing IT suppliers as well as supporting planning and costing

* Ability to work well under pressure and with different levels within the organisation

* Demonstrable excellent communication and presentations skills

* Provide strategic advice to complex issues.If you are an IT Manager looking for a new challenge where you will define the IT roadmap then please don't hesitate to apply now!