Data & Systems Manager

Green Sheep Group Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexi-hours

Early Fridays

Employee assistance programme

Maternity/Paternity support

Team events

Job summary

Green Sheep Group is seeking an experienced Data & Systems Manager to own the systems, integrations and data architecture underpinning the business. You will translate stakeholder needs into a practical technology roadmap, build scalable integrations, and improve data governance across departments.

You will lead end-to-end system implementations, upgrades and migrations, partner with external providers, and evaluate new technologies including AI to create business value.

Qualifications

• Experience owning or managing business systems within a retail, ecommerce, consumer goods or similarly fast-moving organisation.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing and supporting integrations in a production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, webhooks and authentication methods (API keys, OAuth 2.0).
• Experience of data transformation and mapping between systems, including validation, pagination, rate limits, failures, retries and duplicates.
• Confidence working with SQL, relational databases and data models.
• Understanding of cloud or serverless technologies used to host and run integrations.
• Track record of turning findings into pragmatic roadmaps and leading implementations to adoption.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, deploy and maintain bespoke SaaS integrations using APIs and webhooks across ERP, ecommerce, CRM, WMS, finance, product information, customer service and BI systems.
• Replace third-party connectors with in-house integrations where beneficial.
• Build secure, resilient integrations with monitoring, logging and alerting.
• Diagnose and resolve integration failures, data-flow issues and system dependencies; provide hands-on systems administration as needed.
• Improve data quality, accessibility and governance across the organisation.
• Develop reporting and management information capabilities for timely insights.
• Establish controls around access, data protection, cyber security, backup and business continuity.
• Deliver a three-to-five-year roadmap aligned with commercial plans and lead migrations.

Skills

REST APIs

SQL

Data governance

Data architecture

System integrations

Stakeholder management

Cloud/Serverless

Security awareness

Project leadership

AI opportunities

Tools

BrightPearl

Shopify

ERP systems

CRM

WMS

Job description

At Green Sheep Group, we create award-winning baby brands that parents love and trust, Snüz and The Little Green Sheep.

We've been delivering sweet dreams in style since 2013. Built on the belief that parenting is made easier through a great night's sleep, we create sleep-centred solutions with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and contemporary design.

Proudly loved by our parent and baby community and recognised by leading awards, it's a great and exciting time to join the business.

As our business continues to grow in the UK and internationally, we are looking for an experienced Data & Systems Manager to take ownership of the systems, integrations and data architecture that underpin our business.

We need someone who can understand where we are today, listen carefully to what teams across the business need and turn that understanding into a clear, practical technology roadmap. You will help us create an integrated, scalable and secure technology landscape capable of supporting our ambitions over the next three to five years.

Purpose

You will be responsible GSG's business systems, integrations and data landscape, working across all departments with key stakeholders, to ensure our systems and data are working effectively and efficiently for the business.

A taste of what you'll be doing

Integration & Systems Development (Hands-On)

• Design, code, test, deploy and maintain bespoke SaaS integrations using APIs and webhooks, connecting ERP, ecommerce, CRM, WMS, finance, product information, customer service and BI systems.
• Replace third-party connectors with robust in-house integrations where there is clear commercial, operational or technical benefit.
• Build secure, resilient and maintainable integrations with effective monitoring, logging and alerting.
• Diagnose and resolve integration failures, data-flow issues and system dependencies; provide hands-on systems administration, configuration and user support where required.

Data & Reporting

• Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of data across the organisation, with clear ownership and appropriate governance.
• Develop reporting and management information capabilities that give teams timely, trusted and useful information.
• Establish appropriate controls around access, data protection, cyber security, backup and
• business continuity.

Strategy & Stakeholder Management

• Review our current systems, integrations and data flows; identify risks, gaps and opportunities; and deliver a prioritised three-to-five-year roadmap aligned with our commercial plans.
• Listen to stakeholders across the business and translate their requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Lead systems implementations, upgrades and migrations end-to-end from requirements through development, testing, deployment, training and adoption.
• Manage external technology partners, providers and consultants while steadily building internal technical capability.
• Assess where new technologies, including AI, can create genuine business value.

Skills & Strengths

• Experience owning or managing business systems within a retail, ecommerce, consumer goods or similarly fast-moving organisation.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience designing, developing and supporting integrations in a production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, webhooks and common authentication approaches (API keys, OAuth 2.0).
• Experience of data transformation and mapping between systems, including validation, pagination, rate limits, failures, retries and duplicates.
• Confidence working with SQL, relational databases and data models.
• Understanding of cloud or serverless technologies used to host and run integrations.
• A track record of reviewing an existing technology landscape and turning findings into a pragmatic, prioritised roadmap, and of leading implementations or migrations through to adoption.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical subjects in straightforward language.

Nice to Have

• Experience with BrightPearl and/or Shopify.
• Exposure to CRM, WMS, finance, supply chain or BI systems alongside ERP and ecommerce.
• A strong grounding in data architecture and governance.
• A good understanding of information security, access management, data protection and business continuity.
• Supplier and project management experience, including budgets, scope and risk.

What's in it for you:

We're an incredibly passionate bunch here. Always backing each other, never afraid of a new idea or challenge and always ready to bring the fun! A big part of what makes us who we are is our people, The Barn is filled with an epic team, from product designers to customer experience, it's all under one roof.

We offer a rewarding work environment with flexible working options including hybrid, flexi-hours and early Friday finishes.

Our benefits prioritise well-being, work-life balance, and family support, ensuring our team feels valued and connected including:

• An Employee Assistance Programme with group life insurance, access to a 24/7 GP and mental, emotional, and physical well-being support for you and your family.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, including supporting new parents with NCT classes and Paediatric First Aid training.
• Frequent team building events and socials that keeps our flock close-knit and energised.