IT Manager

Clarify is growing at an impressive rate as we continue to broaden and deepen the solutions we provide to global enterprise technology brands and high growth scale-ups. As a result of our success, we’re looking for an experienced and accomplished IT Manager to join the Business Partnering team. As a security conscious and commercially aware IT expert, this is a high-impact opportunity to establish yourself within our growing organisation.

Overview of responsibilities

• Overseeing all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals
• Managing/mentoring IT Technicians
• Aligning software and service use across departments
• Working with senior management to create a strategic roadmap for technology use within the business
• Analysing the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
• Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems
• Purchasing efficient and cost effective equipment, software and services
• Controlling budget and reporting on expenditure
• Building relationships with vendors and negotiating cost efficient contracts
• Assisting with hands on day to day IT support where required
• Collaborating with our learning academy to identify and build training for new IT systems

A bit about you

• Proven experience within an IT Manager position or similar role
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience of analysing, implementing, and evaluating IT systems and specs
• Experience of controlling IT budgets
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively and manage the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication skills to all levels of the business and all technical abilities
• A proven track record delivering in a high-volume environment
• An excellent relationship builder with a friendly approach who is driven to deliver, autonomous and self-directed

Technical Experience

• Windows IT Infrastructure
• Microsoft 365 deployments (Teams, Sharepoint et al)
• On Premise Active Directory with Group Policy Objects
• Azure AD with Microsoft InTune
• IP Networking design and administration
• PowerShell
• Support of remote office and home users
• Knowledge of our technology stack: Okta, Salesforce, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint

This is a hybrid role with two days per week in the Theale office