Manager, IT Business Operations at IRIS, IRIS Remote

Manager, IT Business Operations at IRIS in IRIS Remote. Contract. Apply with swipeandhired.

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.
We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

As Manager, IT Business Operations, you'll support the Senior Director, Managed Technology & IT Business Operations in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of Global IT's PMO, supplier management and M&A activity. You'll provide the operational structure, planning, governance, analysis and follow-through needed to keep agreed initiatives progressing and stakeholders informed while ensuring governance, reporting and supplier activities run seamlessly.
This is a highly visible role at the heart of technology transformation, where you'll help deliver acquisition integrations, divestments, supplier governance and portfolio management activities that support business growth and operational excellence.

The Role
This Level 5 Manager role supports the Senior Director, Managed Technology & IT Business Operations in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of Global IT's PMO, supplier management and M&A activity.
The role provides the operational structure, planning, governance, analysis and follow-through needed to keep agreed initiatives progressing and stakeholders informed.
The role manages assigned workstreams and routine supplier and governance activity within agreed plans, policies and delegated authority.
Overall accountability for M&A and divestment strategy, transaction decisions, major commercial negotiations, investment priorities and material financial commitments remains with the Senior Director and relevant executive stakeholders.
The role is expected to identify issues early, develop options and recommendations, and escalate decisions requiring senior judgement.

Key Responsibilities
M&A Integration & Separation Delivery

Vendor & Contract Administration

Procurement, Governance & Financial Control

Portfolio & Reporting Support

Stakeholder & Team Support

About You
Experience & Knowledge

Skills & Attributes

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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What to expect from our hiring process
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