IT Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Technology and Transformation

Location: Peterborough, 2-3 days a week in the office per week.

Salary: up to £60,000

Vargo is working with a fast-growing fintech business specialising in pensions and investments. This role will oversee technology strategy, team management, and infrastructure, and drive innovation within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and implement the company’s technology strategy to align with overall objectives.
• Lead and support the technology team, including mentoring, performance evaluations, and skills development.
• Manage daily technology operations, including network and server infrastructure, software licensing, and asset monitoring.
• Keep Senior Management informed on system updates, team performance, key risks, and action plans.
• Ensure Root Cause Analysis on service tickets to identify trends and improve the user experience.
• Maintain and review technology-related policies and ensure alignment with current and future business needs.
• Control technology budgets, promoting cost-effective solutions across the company.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to foster continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to meet shared objectives.
  
  

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an IT setting
• Skilled in talent recruitment, training, team supervision, and fostering high performance
• Preferably experienced in a Fintech environment
• Background in coordinating software installations, upgrades, and system maintenance
• Proven experience leading a team of developers
• Proficient in identifying software requirements
• Knowledgeable in architecture processes and performance analysis of operating systems
• Strong grasp of business processes, operations, and organizational structure