Applications Manager (R&D Systems - PLM, LIMS, ERP)

Michael Page (UK); Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

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About Our Client

Join a pioneering company dedicated to creating clean, green, and sustainable battery solutions for future generations. As a rapidly growing scale-up business, they are on an exciting journey to revolutionise the battery industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Applications Manager / Systems Manager to lead our IT initiatives at our newly acquired R&D facility in Oxfordshire. Reporting to the Global Head of IT (R&D), you will be the IT Site Lead, partnering with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve tomorrow's problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D: Work closely with the R&D function to select and implement application solutions that will drive our business forward.
• Infrastructure Enhancement: Upgrade and enhance our network infrastructure to ensure it is robust and secure.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with business leaders in Engineering and R&D to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Project Delivery: Be responsible for the IT requirements for the R&D labs. Participate in planning, design and execution phases. Manage projects through external partners, ensuring successful implementation and execution.
• Supplier Management: Work collaboratively with technical teams and external strategic partners to deliver technical solutions and resolve IT issues.

The Successful Applicant

A successful IT Applications Manager should have:

• Proven experience as an IT Manager, Enterprise Applications Manager, IT Business Partner, or similar role within R&D, Engineering, or Manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in managing applications such as PLM, LIMS, ERP, CAD, or similar.
• Broad knowledge of IT, including network, infrastructure, data, and applications.
• Strong understanding of business processes and IT systems critical to organisational operations.
• Excellent project management skills, including risk assessment, recovery strategy development, and solution implementation.
• Effective communication skills to engage with various stakeholders, including senior management, business units, IT staff, vendors, and regulators.
• Adaptability to changing business needs and the ability to solve problems creatively and efficiently.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a related field preferred.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000
• £6,000 Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday.
• Private Medical.
• Income Protection.
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary.
• 5% employee + 5% employer contribution to go up to 6% after 3 years.

If you are a proactive and experienced IT professional looking to make a difference in a dynamic and innovative company, we would love to hear from you!

Role is commutable from Oxford, Swindon, Aylesbury, Reading, Thatcham, Banbury. Onsite Presence: Initially, be onsite 5 days per week to support the newly commissioned office, with the opportunity for hybrid working in the future.