Senior IT Manager

SENIOR IT MANAGERI-Work Group client is an international technology company with growing operations in Latvia. To strengthen its local IT function and support further business development, the company is looking for an experienced and business-oriented
SENIOR IT MANAGERYour Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the local IT strategy in alignment with business objectives and global IT standards.
• Lead and develop the local IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a service-oriented culture.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, business applications, and external IT service providers, ensuring reliable and efficient operations.
• Lead and coordinate ERP implementation and development projects, including system integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, information security, IT governance, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Ensure effective backup and recovery, disaster recovery, business continuity, and IT service management processes.
• Drive digital transformation, process automation, system integration, and data governance initiatives.
• Manage IT budgets, technology investments, vendors, contracts, and strategic IT projects.
• Collaborate closely with Global IT and business stakeholders to implement corporate standards while addressing local operational and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve IT efficiency, service quality, cost-effectiveness, and overall business performance.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant IT experience, including 3–5 years in an IT leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in IT strategy, governance, risk management, internal controls, and IT service delivery.
• Practical experience in implementing and managing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or IFS.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, information security, identity and access management, and IT risk management.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, cloud services, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead IT teams, manage budgets and vendors, and deliver complex IT projects.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking, a business-oriented mindset, and the ability to balance operational and long-term priorities.
• Fluent written and spoken English for effective communication with international partners and working with technical documentation..

The following will be considered an advantage

• Experience in a publicly listed or SOX-regulated organization, including IT general controls (ITGCs) and audit readiness.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 27001 implementation, information security management systems (ISMS), or certification readiness.
• Professional certifications in IT service management, information security, project management, or cloud technologies.
• Latvian language proficiency.

What the Company Offers

• Gross monthly salary of EUR 5500 - 6500.
• Annual performance-based bonus and annual salary review.
• Health and accident insurance, including accident insurance coverage for children.
• Financial support for important life events.
• Continuous professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• A strategically important management position with a direct impact on business performance.
• The opportunity to shape and develop the IT function within a growing international organization.
• A dynamic, international working environment with close collaboration across local and global teams.

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