IT Manager

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Description:

The University of Plymouth is seeking an IT Manager to join their Technology and Information Services (TIS) teams. TIS focuses on providing efficient IT services with a cloud-first approach, increasing digital capabilities for staff and students, and ensuring a seamless and edgeless end-to-end digital experience for all stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive and innovative university located in a beautiful area with the potential to make a real impact. As the Senior DevOps Engineer (Management), this role will report directly to the Head of IT Product Development & Delivery and play a critical role in developing and implementing the University's infrastructure services, tooling automation, and continuous improvement strategies. You will oversee the design, building, and maintenance of infrastructure for software implementation, integrations, and operations. This key position will be instrumental in shaping the University's strategic vision for the future. Key responsibilities will include working closely with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure the University’s on-premise and cloud infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and governance across the University’s IT services. You will work collaboratively with Technical Team Leads, IT Business Partners, and Solution Architects to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in infrastructure services, take part in initiatives that support the University’s growth and competitiveness and prioritise IT pipeline resolutions. You will require: A wide and detailed current IT knowledge (essential) Leadership experience (essential) A successful track record of IT delivery (essential) Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence at a senior level (essential) The ability to think creatively and analytically to solve complex problems (essential) Proven track record of being able to identify root causes of issues and develop effective solutions to prevent them from occurring in the future (essential) Ability to work as a part of a cross-functional team (essential) Demonstrate a passion for continuous learning and development (essential) Must be able to adapt to changing business needs and technology landscapes (essential) Experience of working with Scrum, Agile and Lean methodologies (desirable) Please demonstrate how you meet the role summary and the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Greg Regan: by email at gregory.regan@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Tuesday 2 May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£44,414 - £52,841 per annum - Grade 8

Package:

Permanent, Full-Time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

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TIS focuses on providing efficient IT services with a cloud-first approach, increasing digital capabilities for staff and students, and ensuring a seamless and edgeless end-to-end digital experience for all stakeholders.

This is an exciting

opportunity to be part of a progressive and innovative university located in a beautiful area with the potential to make a real impact.

As the Senior DevOps Engineer (Management), this role will report directly to the Head of IT Product Development & Delivery and play a critical role in developing and implementing the University's infrastructure services, tooling automation, and continuous improvement strategies.

You will oversee the design, building, and maintenance of infrastructure for software implementation, integrations, and operations. This key position will be instrumental in shaping the University's strategic vision for the future. Key responsibilities will include working closely with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure the University’s on-premise and cloud infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure.

You will also be responsible for developing and implementing infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and governance across the University’s IT services.

You will work collaboratively with Technical Team Leads, IT Business Partners, and Solution Architects to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in infrastructure services, take part in initiatives that support the University’s growth and competitiveness and prioritise IT pipeline resolutions.

You will require:

A wide and detailed current IT knowledge (essential)

Leadership experience (essential)

A successful track record of IT delivery (essential)

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence at a senior level (essential)

The ability to think creatively and analytically to solve complex problems (essential)

Proven track record of being able to identify root causes of issues and develop effective solutions to prevent them from occurring in the future (essential)

Ability to work as a part of a cross-functional team (essential)

Demonstrate a passion for continuous learning and development (essential)

Must be able to adapt to changing business needs and technology landscapes (essential)

Experience of working with Scrum, Agile and Lean methodologies (desirable)

Please demonstrate how you meet the role summary and the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Greg Regan: by email at gregory.regan@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Tuesday 2 May 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

Job Description

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£44,414 - £52,841 per annum - Grade 8

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44414

52841

Professional/Support Services

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-Time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk