It Infrastructure Manager

Adaptive Careers

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Manager

Role Type: Permanent/ Hybrid

Location: Central Scotland

We are currently supporting our forward-thinking client in the recruitment for an IT Infrastructure Manager to lead its infrastructure strategy and transformation. This is an brilliant opportunity for a seasoned infrastructure leader to shape the future IT landscape of a growing, global business.

As Infrastructure Manager, you will oversee the transition to a more cloud-appropriate environment, optimise current services, and manage a high-performing global team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background, a strategic mindset, and proven team leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for IT infrastructure across global sites

• Lead the cultural and structural alignment of the infrastructure function in a multi-entity environment

• Drive digital transformation from a predominantly on-premise model to a hybrid/cloud-appropriate setup

• Manage performance, objectives and development of a globally distributed infrastructure team

• Work closely with architects to align infrastructure initiatives to the wider IT framework

• Maintain oversight of budgets, contracts and service delivery standards

• Promote collaboration with wider IT functions and non-technical stakeholders

• Ensure continuity and resilience across the global infrastructure estate

What We’re Looking For

• A wealth of experience within IT Infrastructure Management or similar senior-level role

• Track record of successfully leading infrastructure transformation initiatives, ideally in a complex or M&A environment

• Experience moving from on-premise to cloud/hybrid infrastructure models

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capabilities

Key Attributes

• Leadership Ability to inspire and guide teams through change

• Teamwork Collaborative approach across technical and non-technical teams

• Problem Solving Analytical and solutions-focused mindset

• Strategic Thinking Aligning infrastructure evolution to long-term business goals

This is a hybrid working opportunity, based in Central Scotland, offering exposure to enterprise-level IT transformation in a stable, growth-oriented organisation.

If you re ready to play a critical role in shaping modern IT infrastructure in a global setting then we would love to hear from you

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK.