IT Manager
| Posting date: | 04 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 November 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6GP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4739484_1762247904 |
Summary
Your New Company
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmaceutical organisation committed to improving health outcomes through innovation and collaboration. With a strong presence in the UK and a global network, this company is undergoing an exciting digital transformation and is looking for a strategic IT leader to help shape its future.
Your New Role
As IT Manager, you'll lead local IT operations while aligning with global strategy. You'll drive secure, efficient, and compliant technology solutions, oversee infrastructure, assess emerging technologies, and manage vendors and budgets. You'll collaborate across departments to deliver tailored solutions using data, AI, and automation, while resolving support issues to enhance productivity. Reporting to the Head of UK IT and global stakeholders, you'll have the autonomy to define your responsibilities and influence key decisions.
What You'll Need to Succeed
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
* 8+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years in transformation/project management
* Strong knowledge of data, AI, and cloud-based analytics
* Familiarity with UK regulatory compliance and GxP environments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* A proactive, strategic mindset with hands-on delivery capability
* Ideally: Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA
What You'll Get in Return
* Competitive salary and annual bonus
* Private medical insurance via BUPA
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Free winter flu jab
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing - offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
* Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes
* Enhanced family leave and regular celebration events
What you need to do now
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