IT Manager

Our client is a leading Portuguese industrial group, known for driving innovation and operational excellence across key sectors. They’re looking for an IT Manager to lead digital transformation, oversee daily IT operations, including helpdesk support, manage cybersecurity, and drive key tech projects—ensuring systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Strategy & Innovation: Define and execute the IT vision, driving digital transformation and fostering innovation.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Ensure robust cybersecurity practices and adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Vendor Management: Oversee strategic technology suppliers and manage service contracts effectively.
• Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end delivery of internal IT projects, from planning through implementation and performance tracking.
• IT Operations Support: Oversee daily IT operations, including helpdesk support, ensuring seamless service delivery across the organisation.
• Group Functions Support: Provide IT support to group companies and coordinate cross-functional technology initiatives to drive efficiency and collaboration.
• Budget Ownership: Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-efficiency and strategic alignment.
• Procurement Oversight: Manage sourcing and acquisition of IT solutions and services to meet business needs.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in IT management.
• Network Architecture: Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructures to ensure efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Cloud Architecture: Knowledge of cloud platforms (currently AWS, with potential for other providers), including strategic design and administration.
• Cybersecurity: Strong understanding of cybersecurity to define and lead the group's strategy, acting as the key point of contact in discussions with IT Directors.
• Microsoft 365 & Systems Administration: Strong experience in systems administration, with the ability to define optimal approaches and act quickly to ensure business continuity, despite the presence of a managed service team.
• Leadership & Results-Driven: Proven leadership skills with a focus on delivering results and driving success within IT teams.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Why Apply Now?

If you're driven by the opportunity to shape the future of a leading, sustainable organisation and thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment, this is the place to be.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Send your CV to ari.kilab@robertwalters.com