IT - Manager

Job Title: Head of IT / Manager – IT, India

Location: Noida (Travel within India and possibly internationally required)
Department: Information Technology
Reports to: COO - India, Regional Finance Director, Group IT Director (UK)

1. Main Purpose of the Job

The Head of IT / IT Manager – India is responsible for managing the IT team across Currie & Brown’s India operations. This role will ensure that all IT systems, infrastructure, and end-user environments are maintained, secure, and aligned with organizational goals. The individual will coordinate with the Group IT team (UK) and regional stakeholders to ensure robust IT governance, compliance, and support across all Indian offices and project sites.

2. Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead and manage the Indian IT department to deliver timely and efficient support across multiple office locations and project sites.

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for IT operations in a hybrid environment.

IT Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Manage hybrid identity infrastructure: Microsoft Entra ID, on-premises Active Directory, and Intune.

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and related collaboration tools.

• Oversee Windows Server (2019/2022/2025), VMware ESXi infrastructure, network systems, and firewalls.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and manage annual audits and documentation.

• Enforce IT security policies, backup processes, and disaster recovery/business continuity plans.

Project & Budget Management

• Plan and execute IT projects, system upgrades, and cloud/on-prem transitions.

• Manage vendor relationships, procurement processes, and the regional IT budget.

• Maintain IT asset inventories and comprehensive system documentation.

Training & Support

• Guide, train, and support IT staff and end-users to improve IT literacy and operational efficiency.

• Travel to various regional offices/sites as needed.

3. Authority & Decision-Making

The IT Manager operates within defined guidelines issued by the Finance Director (India) and Group IT Director (UK), with the authority to lead all local IT functions and manage the regional IT budget.

4. Required Experience

Essential:

• 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven team management and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft environments:

  • Microsoft Server 2019/2022/2025

  • Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory

  • Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)

  • Microsoft Intune & Endpoint Management

• In-depth knowledge of VMware ESXi, networking, and firewall administration.

• Experience working across distributed, multi-site teams.

• Hands-on experience with ISO 27001 audits, controls, and documentation.

• Fluent in English with strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with tools such as:

  • CoreView, Mimecast, NinjaOne, SonicWall, Meraki access points

• Experience working in a multi-national company environment.

• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Microsoft Entra/Intune, CompTIA A+/Network+, Cisco).

• Exposure to industry-specific software: Causeway, CostX, AutoCAD, ZWCAD.

5. Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

Why choose Currie & Brown?

Unlike some businesses, we prioritize for the long term and honor our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.

We don’t offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

With the backing of our parent company, we are a truly independent business. Our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions, as well as work directly with some of the world’s brightest partner brands in our industry through Dar Group.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives.