Interim Systems Integration Manager

Nextech Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Nextech Group is seeking an Interim Systems Integration Manager for a hybrid role based in London with UK travel. You will lead the design, integration and rollout of a new technology stack across multiple operating companies, aligning data, processes and systems across ERP, CRM, HRIS and project operations.

The role combines programme leadership, process design and stakeholder management to create a scalable operating model for growth and future acquisitions. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex systems integration or transformation programmes.
• Experience with ERP/CRM/HRIS implementations across multi-site organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of ERP, CRM, HR and project operations systems.
• Define integration requirements and oversee delivery with implementation partners.
• Map current business processes and data flows across multiple operating companies.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones and delivery roadmaps.
• Drive data visibility and real-time reporting across platforms.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Process mapping

Programme leadership

Autonomy in fast-paced environments

Multi-site / multi-entity experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

HubSpot

Employment Hero

Scoro

Job description

Role: Interim Systems Integration Manager

Type: Contract - Outside IR35

Location: Hybrid (London + UK Travel)

The Opportunity

An ambitious, acquisitive professional services group is undertaking a major business systems transformation programme across multiple operating companies.

We are looking for an experienced Interim Systems Integration Manager to lead the implementation, integration and rollout of a new technology stack, ensuring systems, data and processes are aligned across the group.

This is a hands-on transformation role, combining programme leadership, process design, systems integration and stakeholder management. You'll be responsible for creating a scalable operating model that supports future growth and acquisitions.

Key Systems - The programme includes the implementation and integration of:

• Sage Intacct (ERP)
• HubSpot (CRM)
• Employment Hero (HRIS)
• Scoro (Project Management, Resource Planning & Time Recording)

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Design & Architecture
• Map current business processes and data flows across multiple operating companies.
• Design the future-state systems architecture and operating model.
• Define system ownership and master data structures.
• Remove manual processes, duplicate data entry and spreadsheet-driven workarounds.
• Ensure data flows seamlessly across all platforms.

Systems Integration

• Lead the integration of ERP, CRM, HR and project operations systems.
• Define integration requirements and oversee delivery with implementation partners.
• Ensure alignment of customer, employee, project and financial data across platforms.
• Support data migration, testing and user acceptance activities.
• Create scalable integration standards for future acquisitions.

Programme Delivery

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones and delivery roadmaps.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, software vendors and third-party partners.
• Manage risks, dependencies and delivery timelines.
• Drive accountability across multiple workstreams and business units.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.

Business Transformation

• Facilitate process mapping and discovery workshops.
• Challenge existing ways of working and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Standardise processes across multiple businesses.
• Support change management, adoption and user engagement.
• Build a repeatable implementation playbook for future growth initiatives.

Reporting & Data Visibility

• Ensure systems support real-time business reporting and operational visibility.
• Enable reporting across project profitability, utilisation, WIP, resource planning and financial performance.
• Work closely with business leaders to ensure reporting requirements are embedded within the solution design.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience delivering complex systems integration or transformation programmes.
• Strong background in ERP, CRM, HRIS or professional services systems implementation.
• Experience working within multi-site or multi-entity organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership teams.
• Strong process mapping and business analysis capability.
• Experience managing software vendors and implementation partners.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Sage Intacct implementation experience.
• HubSpot implementation experience.
• Employment Hero knowledge.
• Experience with Scoro or similar PSA/project accounting platforms.
• Exposure to M&A integration programmes.
• Experience within private equity-backed organisations.
• Background working within professional services, consulting, engineering or project-based businesses.

Contract Details

• Initial 4-month contract
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working model
• London-based meetings when required
• Travel to UK operating businesses as needed
• Immediate start preferred