Director of Enterprise Applications & Systems

GBR Simpro Software Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Director of Enterprise Applications to lead the development of the applications strategy and effectively manage teams. This critical role will oversee operational delivery, driving integration, governance, and improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise applications, a strong leadership background, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous growth and innovation.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private Health Insurance

Flexible working environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Paid Volunteer Leave Days

Home Office Allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leadership roles within enterprise applications.
• Proven success in managing significant budgets and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the enterprise applications strategy and roadmap.
• Inspire and manage internal teams for high performance.
• Oversee operational delivery and establish KPIs for optimal performance.
• Manage integration and automation landscape across systems.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic vision

CRM expertise

Operational excellence

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT or Business Administration

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL)

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

iPaaS

Job description

The Job

This leadership role is a catalyst for transformation, shaping the future of Simpro Group's enterprise applications and systems.

Partnering with the CIO on strategic vision, the Director will passionately drive operational excellence and continuous innovation.

Embracing our Customer Centric and Growth Minded values, this role is critical to Integrate, Innovate, and Accelerate our platforms, creating a robust, scalable, and highly integrated technology landscape that propels organisational growth and efficiency.

You will provide strategic direction across all our core business systems, ensuring our technology stack is integrated and optimised to support our long-term business objectives and drive growth.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Vision & Roadmap:

Lead the development and execution of the comprehensive enterprise applications strategy and roadmap, aligning core business systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) with overarching company objectives and future growth.

Team Leadership & Development:

Inspire, manage, and mentor the internal Systems and Salesforce teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous professional growth.

Operational Excellence & Governance:

Oversee all aspects of operational delivery for both strategic projects and business‑as‑usual (BAU) activities. Establish and monitor robust KPIs and SLOs to ensure process adherence, budget management, and optimal performance across all platforms.

Integration & Automation Leadership:

Drive the strategic definition, development, and oversight of the organisation's integration and automation landscape, ensuring seamless connectivity, standardisation, scalability, and efficiency across all enterprise systems.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:

Cultivate and develop strong, collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders across all departments, the CIO, and C‑suite / ELT. Ensure enterprise applications truly enable business objectives and foster cross‑functional collaboration.

Vendor & Partner Management:

Strategically manage relationships with external operational and technology partners, optimising engagement and ensuring effective delivery outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

Champion and embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the enterprise applications function, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and future readiness.

Performance Reporting & Platform Health:

Provide insightful reporting on the overall performance of the Enterprise Applications function and the health of key platforms, guiding strategic decision‑making and ensuring transparency.

What You’ll Bring

Experience in a leadership position within enterprise applications, with a strong focus on CRM (e.g., Salesforce), ERP, Marketing Automation, or similar large‑scale business systems.

Proven track record in defining and executing enterprise systems strategies, roadmaps, and transformational initiatives.

Demonstrable expertise in managing significant budgets, overseeing complex operational delivery, and nurturing strategic vendor / partner relationships.

Understanding of integration strategies, platforms (iPaaS), and automation technologies.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence and drive change at all organisational levels.

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant industry certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Salesforce Architect) is highly desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus a personal leave entitlement
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 confidential support on relationships, bereavement, finances)
• Life Insurance
• Company pension scheme, with 5% employer contribution
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Home Office Allowance
• Paid Volunteer Leave Days
• Public Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Enjoy up to 4 weeks a year of flexible 'Work from Anywhere' time!
• Talent Referral Programme – get rewarded for referring a friend to join our team!
• Cyclescheme, a salary sacrifice to treat yourself to a bike & equipment
• Home & Tech Scheme, a salary sacrifice to treat yourself to some new tech
• A discounts and cash back scheme
• Flexible working environment
• Casual dress and relaxed office environment
• Happy hours and office games

Opportunities for career progression and development

Diverse training & internal networking opportunities across all of our product lines.

Click here to find out more about working at Simpro Group!

Our Core Values

• We Are One Team
• We Are Customer Centric
• We Are Growth Minded
• We Are Accountable

We Celebrate Success

Simpro, AroFlo, BigChange & ClockShark are equal opportunity employers with a best‑of‑class onboarding program and supportive team environments. This means that we want everyone to feel welcome and offer equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other non‑performance factor.

If you'd like to join a fun and progressive organisation, where there are opportunities to develop your career, please apply now with your CV and covering letter.

Please note: no agencies will be accepted in the recruitment of this role. Any CVs provided to Simpro Software by agencies will be treated as a gift.