IT Manager (Group)

• Lead technology strategy, cyber security, infrastructure, AI and business systems across a growing Australian multi-site organisation
• Drive technology transformation, smarter systems, automation and process improvement while balancing security, cost and business performance
• Hands-on leadership role with direct executive exposure and genuine ownership of the technology function
  Client Details
  Our client is a successful Australian-owned and operated business. Technology is central to the next stage of growth, with investment across AI, automation, ERP, business systems, cyber security, infrastructure and operational technology. This is not a traditional “keep the lights on” IT role. They are looking for a commercially minded technology leader who can improve systems, strengthen cyber resilience and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Description

• Own the technology strategy, roadmap and IT budget
• Lead cyber security, infrastructure, networks, cloud and disaster recovery
• Own the AI and automation platform and ensure it is secure, scalable and fit for purpose
• Drive systems integration across ERP, CRM, business applications and operational technology
• Lead technology-enabled process improvement and transformation
• Manage MSPs, vendors, contracts, procurement and licensing
• Drive technology cost optimisation and commercial outcomes
• Lead technology across multiple sites and operational environments
• Develop the internal technology capability and provide trusted advice to the executive team

Profile

• 8+ years’ IT experience, including leadership within a multi-site operational business
• Must have experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction, distribution, logistics, mining, resources, utilities or a similar operational environment
• Strong hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, infrastructure, networking, cloud and endpoint management
• Proven cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity experience
• Experience with OT, plant, production or industrial environments highly regarded
• Practical AI, automation and application platform experience
• Experience with ERP, CRM, systems integration and business process improvement
• Strong vendor, MSP, budget and contract management experience
• Commercially minded with proven cost optimisation capability
• A pragmatic, hands-on leader who can move between executive strategy and technical delivery

Job Offer

• Direct exposure to the executive leadership team
• Opportunity to shape the technology strategy, AI capability and broader transformation agenda
• Genuine autonomy to build and improve the technology function

For a confidential discussion, please apply within or contact Corin Roberts at FutureYou Technology