Technology Solutions Manager

Grade: K scp 39 £50,269 to scp 43 £54,495
Contract: Permanent
Essential Qualification: Relevant degree, or equivalent professional management, or IT qualification
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact: tony.brien@bolton.gov.uk (change this to a named manager if we have one on HRA1)

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The Role
£50269 to £54,495, pay award pending
We are looking for a Technology Solutions Manager to lead Bolton Council’s Technology Solutions team and deliver a high-profile change portfolio that supports the Council’s priorities. You will play a key role in shaping how technology enables services across the organisation, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, secure and deliver value for money.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and colleagues across all directorates, you will translate business needs into a prioritised and achievable schedule of work aligned to the Technology Roadmap and digital strategies. You will oversee planning, resourcing and governance for delivery, using appropriate project management approaches to ensure projects land smoothly and benefits are realised.

You will provide strong day to day leadership for the team, supporting Technology Solutions Partners and working effectively with suppliers and third parties to resolve issues and improve service delivery. The role includes responsibility for managing relevant revenue and capital budgets, maintaining robust controls and audit readiness, and contributing to service continuity and disaster recovery planning to help keep critical council services resilient.

About You
You’ll be an experienced technology delivery leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on management of a busy, multi-stream change portfolio. Comfortable working in a local authority (or similarly complex, regulated organisation), you’ll understand the political and customer context, and be able to build credible relationships with senior stakeholderstranslating priorities into a clear, deliverable programme of work.

You’ll bring strong portfolio, project and resource management skills, with a structured approach (e.g., PRINCE2 or equivalent) and the ability to use planning and control tools to forecast, track delivery and report performance. You’ll be confident shaping solutions with technical teams and suppliers, advising leaders on options and risks, and applying a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving to keep work moving and benefits realised.

You’ll also need proven leadership and communication skillsable to lead and develop a small team, coordinate internal/external resources, and manage supplier and contract relationships effectively. A relevant degree (or equivalent professional/IT/management qualification or experience) is expected, with ITIL (held or working towards) beneficial, alongside sound financial awareness to manage revenue/capital budgets and maintain strong controls, records and audit readiness.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role, including reference to the information outlined in the advert as well as the Job Description/Person Specification.

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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