Information System Manager

By: Sue Williams on 6th Apr 2018 - 08:42 AM

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and well qualified IT Manager to join this industry-leading manufacturer. The company is seeking to appoint a capable and motivated Information Systems Manager to ensure a robust and effective IT system is in place.

Mayflower Engineering is a market leading, well established Sheffield based company, specialising in the design and manufacture of a diverse range of medium to heavy Mechanical Engineering projects and products, working within a variety of market sectors to deliver exceptional engineering solutions.

As part of the company’s growth strategy we are currently looking to recruit a dynamic and performance driven Information Systems Manager

The company has a bespoke Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system developed using Microsoft Access. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate would be required to reengineer the current system, designing and developing a new user interface, whilst implementing procedures to support our front end users.

The successful candidate will possess a clear understanding and experience in the following:

- Formulating a strategic plan for information business systems utilising Enterprise software

- Identifying and leading projects to improve IT performance

- Implement Enterprise software in the business with a focus to provide the maximum Business value

- Coordinate and provide support of information systems within the business

- Ensure adequate internal controls in relation to all information systems work

- Review and maintain the compliance of systems to established standards in order to assure future flexibility and maintainability

You will:

- Be self motivated, with a logical and analytical approach to your work

- Oversee installation of hardware / software/ networking infrastructure

- Ensure back-up systems operate effectively

- Purchase hardware and software

- Provide the ICT technology infrastructures for an organisation

- Contribute to organisational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning

- Implement technology for data processing and enhancement of operational processes

- Should have experience and technical expertise, coupled with an understanding of business and management principles.

- Have the ability to communicate information effectively both written and verbally

Responsibilities are likely to include:

- Evaluating user needs and system functionality and ensuring that ICT facilities meet these needs

- Planning, developing and implementing the ICT budget and obtaining competitive prices from suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness

- Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems;

- Researching and installing new systems

- Guaranteeing the smooth running of all ICT systems, including anti-virus software, print services and email provision

- Ensuring that users adhere to software licensing laws

- Providing secure access to the network for remote users

- Securing data from internal and external attack

- Offering users appropriate support and advice

- Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems

- Mentoring and training new ICT support staff

- Keeping up to date with the latest technologies

- Business process re-engineering  (entails re-designing the way the work is done to meet the organisation's goals and reduce costs).

- Deal with change management.

- You will need an understanding of the capabilities and constraints of technology and resource implications in terms of budgets, as well as the training and recruitment of specialist staff.

This permanent position offers great potential for advancement within a very pro-active and progressive organisation with an excellent remuneration package including the following benefits:

Salary will be dependent upon experience

37 hour working week

33 days holiday per year (25 days + 8 statutory)

Pension scheme

Westfield Health

Life Insurance – whilst in employment with Mayflower Engineering Limited

Contributory Health Scheme

*All recruitment is completed internally at Mayflower Engineering Ltd. We do not accept applications from agencies.

 

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