Infrastructure Operations Manager (Interim)
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VIQU has partnered with an organisation seeking an Infrastructure Operations Manager to step into a critical role and provide short‑term cover.
This Infrastructure Operations Manager role requires someone who can hit the ground running, deliver strong people leadership, and ensure the continued stability of the organisation’s Windows‑based IT infrastructure operations.
The successful Infrastructure Operations Manager will focus on team leadership and oversight of the Infrastructure function, balancing BAU and project activity while providing sufficient technical authority to support the team and act as a senior escalation point.
Key Responsibilities
Interim line management of the Infrastructure team
Allocate, prioritise, and manage workloads across BAU and project activity
Act as the primary escalation point for infrastructure incidents and issues
Ensure stable operation across servers, networking, storage, and telephony
Coordinate cross‑team and third‑party support during incidents
Maintain ITIL‑aligned operational processes (incident, event, capacity management)
Produce clear management and operational reporting
Ensure documentation and knowledge items remain current
Coach and support team members, maintaining morale and service quality
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience leading an IT Operations / Infrastructure function, with strong people‑management experience
Excellent people and resource management capability
Solid technical background in Windows Server infrastructure and Modern Workplace technologies, including: Windows Server, Active Directory / Azure AD, Virtualisation, Backup and disaster recovery
Experience with SolarWinds Orion for monitoring and event management is advantageous
Comfortable working in ITIL‑aligned, service‑driven environments
Contract Overview
Role: Infrastructure Operations Manager
Duration: 3 Month Contract
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £450 - £500 per day
Location: Hybrid, Nottingham
Apply now for to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website.
Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment
VIQU has partnered with an organisation seeking an Infrastructure Operations Manager to step into a critical role and provide short‑term cover.
This Infrastructure Operations Manager role requires someone who can hit the ground running, deliver strong people leadership, and ensure the continued stability of the organisation’s Windows‑based IT infrastructure operations.
The successful Infrastructure Operations Manager will focus on team leadership and oversight of the Infrastructure function, balancing BAU and project activity while providing sufficient technical authority to support the team and act as a senior escalation point.
Key Responsibilities
Interim line management of the Infrastructure team
Allocate, prioritise, and manage workloads across BAU and project activity
Act as the primary escalation point for infrastructure incidents and issues
Ensure stable operation across servers, networking, storage, and telephony
Coordinate cross‑team and third‑party support during incidents
Maintain ITIL‑aligned operational processes (incident, event, capacity management)
Produce clear management and operational reporting
Ensure documentation and knowledge items remain current
Coach and support team members, maintaining morale and service quality
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience leading an IT Operations / Infrastructure function, with strong people‑management experience
Excellent people and resource management capability
Solid technical background in Windows Server infrastructure and Modern Workplace technologies, including: Windows Server, Active Directory / Azure AD, Virtualisation, Backup and disaster recovery
Experience with SolarWinds Orion for monitoring and event management is advantageous
Comfortable working in ITIL‑aligned, service‑driven environments
Contract Overview
Role: Infrastructure Operations Manager
Duration: 3 Month Contract
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £450 - £500 per day
Location: Hybrid, Nottingham
Apply now for to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website.
Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment