IT Director

Hays.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Construction and Engineering firm seeks an IT Director to define and execute its IT strategy for enterprise applications, focusing on ERP systems and data management. This senior leadership role involves overseeing the full ERP lifecycle and driving digital transformation initiatives across business functions.

Benefits

£9000 car allowance

Performance related bonus

15% pension contribution

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enterprise applications management, particularly ERP.
• Strong expertise in Azure Data Platform technologies.
• Proven design and management experience with iPaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise applications and data strategy and manage the ERP ecosystem.
• Oversee implementation and integration of enterprise applications.
• Drive digital transformation and enhance system interoperability.

Skills

Enterprise applications management

ERP (Oracle or SAP)

Azure Data Platform

iPaaS solutions

Data governance

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Your new company
A leading Construction and Engineering firm with multiple offices across the UK.

Your new role
The IT Director is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the IT strategy for enterprise applications, with a strong focus on ERP, data management, and system integrations. You will oversee the full ERP lifecycle, leveraging the Azure Data Platform for Analytics and AI, and implementing integration solutions using iPaaS tools like Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft and Boomi.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the enterprise applications and data strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Own the ERP ecosystem, overseeing implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support to drive operational efficiency and business value.
• Manage cross-functional teams and vendors to optimize enterprise applications, ensuring data integrity, security, and regulatory alignment across the organization.
• Drive enterprise data excellence by leading Azure Data Platform adoption, establishing data governance frameworks, and delivering AI-powered insights to enhance BI and compliance.
• Lead enterprise-wide integration initiatives, ensuring seamless data flow between ERP, CRM, HCM, BI, and SCM through optimized iPaaS platforms.
• Enhance system interoperability and workflow efficiency by reducing data silos, enabling real-time automation, and driving digital transformation across business functions.
• Drive digital transformation by optimizing business processes, while leading change management to ensure successful adoption and operational efficiency.
• Lead a high-performing enterprise IT team, manage strategic vendor relationships, and ensure service excellence.

What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience in enterprise applications management, with demonstrable experience focused on ERP (Oracle or SAP).
• Strong expertise in Azure Data Platform (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Power BI).
• Proven experience in designing and managing enterprise integrations using iPaaS solutions (Azure Integration Services, Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft, Boomi, etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP modules (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) and their integrations.
• Strong understanding of data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance standards (GDPR, SOX, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with API-based integrations, data pipelines, and cloud-based data strategies.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

What you'll get in return
You can expect a competitive salary in the region of £120,000 (depending on experience), £9000 car allowance, performance related bonus, 15% pension contribution and a range of flexible benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. #4690820 - Mark Hamilton