Commercial Technology Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Commercial Technology Manager to join our team. This role will be instrumental in managing our technology-related contracts, controlling expenditure, budgeting and forecasting processes, optimising ITAM and implementing FinOps practices. The successful candidate will play a key role within our management capabilities of the technology domain optimising expenditure and mitigating commercial risk to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control technology-related expenditure and contracts, ensuring they align with budget and organisational objectives whilst maximising cost effectiveness.
• Develop and manage the budgeting and forecasting activities to meet the needs of Commercial, Finance and IT
• Collaborate closely with the IT Operations Director to support the strategic planning and execution of technology initiatives.
• ITAM; Oversee the lifecycle cost of IT assets, including tracking, license management, and ensuring compliance with software agreements to optimise usage.
• Vendor & Contract Management; Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors, service providers, and resellers to secure favourable terms and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Monitor and report on technology spending trends, identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved financial performance.
• Provide financial and commercial insights to support decision-making processes across technology projects and initiatives.
• Liaise with the Group Commercial Director and other senior stakeholders to ensure technology investments are aligned with overall business strategy and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a technology or IT-focused environment with a high level understanding of technology inter/co-dependencies.
• Excellent analytical, and project management skills.
• Experienced negotiator to secure compelling deals that can handle the all-eventualities growth ITG is undertaking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, IT, or a related field is ideal.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to our careers portal. Please feel free to include examples of previous experience managing technology contracts and budgets, as well as any achievements in optimising technology investments.  Feel free to boast!

Benefits

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.

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